Sigma Sports 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM 500mm
The constant f/4 aperture combined with two FLD and one SLD element delivers exceptional clarity and chromatic aberration correction, while the magnesium alloy body provides a dust- and splash-proof build at 3310g. Its optical stabilization offers a 4-stop advantage, and the Hyper Sonic Motor provides fast, accurate autofocus that excels in challenging low-light conditions. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need a durable, hand-holdable 500mm prime with full-frame coverage and reliable weather sealing for extended outdoor shoots.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong optical (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)
- Below average build (7th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)
- Below average macro (24th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 500 |
| Focal Length Max | 500 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 3.3 kg / 7.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 46 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HSM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 3500 |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Sports 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM 500mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 500mm | 28-75mm | 28-135mm | 20-60mm | 18-140mm | 18mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | 22-40 | f/16 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 3310 | 540 | 420 | 350 | 315 | 370 |
| AF Type | HSM | VXD | SSM | stepping motor | stepping motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | super-telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Sports 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM 500mm | 54.6 | 7.7 | 6.7 | 23.8 | 81.6 | 4.9 | 75 | 33.6 | 42.8 | 92.8 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 69.9 | 63.3 | 92.4 | 50.2 | 92.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 0 | 81.5 | 64.9 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87 | 14.5 | 83.9 | 84.1 | 89.1 | 22.6 | 0 | 96.2 | 83.1 | 96.6 |
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare | 98 | 41.2 | 79.4 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 45.8 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 38 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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