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Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG HSM APO RF Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sigma
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,159.00
Buy New: $999.00
You Save: $160.00 (14%)
New (7) Used (3) from $898.99
Rating:  9 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 10
Maximum Focal Length: 500
Minimum Focal Length: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.1
Dimensions (in): 19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7
MPN: B0009F3MPQ
Model: B0009F3MPQ
UPC: 085126736279
EAN: 0085126736279
ASIN: B0009F3MPQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | High-magnification zoom lens with a 10x zoom ratio, optimized for digital SLR cameras | | • | Features SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements for superior correction of chromatic aberration | | • | Features zoom lock switch to prevent "zoom creep" | | • | Lens construction features 20 elements in 16 groups | | • | Includes a zoom hood and removable tripod collar |
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Product Description
This high zoom ratio lens is optimized for digital SLR cameras and capable of covering a wide range of focal lengths from 50mm standard to 500mm ultra telephoto.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Sigma APO 50-500mm f4-6.3 EX DG HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras is a high-magnification zoom lens with a 10x zoom ratio. The advanced optical design of the lens is optimized for digital SLR cameras, and the super coating on each glass surface produces superb color rendition, while reducing flare and ghosting. This lens uses four pieces of Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass for excellent correction of color aberration throughout the entire zoom range. The Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) provides quiet high-speed AF function, as well as full-time manual focus capability. This lens also features a Zoom Lock device to eliminate "zoom creep" when the lens is tilted down. When the lens is set to the 50 millimeter focal length, it is remarkably compact and provides easy handling. The tripod mount is composed of magnesium, to minimize total weight. It is also easy to grip and carry the lens due to ergonomic design of the tripod mount. Non-rotating front lens elements, due to the rear focus mechanism, make possible the use of a custom bayonet "petal-type hood," which prevents extraneous light from degrading the image quality. This mechanism also allows the use of circular polarizing filters, since the front barrel does not rotate during focusing or zooming.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Love the Bigma August 2, 2008
Victor Edmonds
This lens is about as versatile as they come with 50mm up close and 500mm to get you out there. It is not for the faint at heart. It is a full load to carry, but it takes great pictures. T-pod mounted this lens is tack sharp on detail.The HSM is fast and with no rotation on the front you can get those split second shots. While not prime glass it is all the bang for the buck.
it is great, but it is heavy July 3, 2008
Michael F Delineate (glenolden pa usa)
this lens is great for bringing in the long distant stuff.
i wouldn't suggest that you go on a 2 mile hike with this lens because it is very heavy. to use it correctly you should have a beafy tripod, although i used it with my cheap aluminum tripod. it is also slow, which means you have to have decent light to get great pictures. don't expect to take this lens into deep forests and get good photos. but if you give it a good light, like at a football game, you will get great results. the only reason i am selling mine is that i want to hike with my camera and lens. i now have a canon 70-300mm lens it is not any better in the light department, but is considerably less heavy.
Why to get a BIGMA April 22, 2008
Scott Penniston
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you are looking at a BIGMA, you are most likely price-conscience. Nothing wrong with that because this lens gives a lot for a little price. In good light, it provides a great pictures. Great ability to change to varying degrees of distance from the subject, making it very versatile. But without IS and good light, it lacks a bit. I love to shoot youth football, and day games are great, but night games are impossible. So if you want to shoot at night, get a Canon IS lens. If you are going to shoot different distances, especially outdoor sports, this is a great lens.
Great intermediate lens December 16, 2007
A. White
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is the lens that is on my camera (Cannon Rebel XTI) the most. It is very versatile. I am still a beginner, but a serious one, and the range it has is very useful. I shoot a lot of wildlife and it is great. It is very heavy so you need a sturdy tripod, although, you can hand-hold this camera, even at the 500 range, in good light and get great shots. One big problem with the lens is it gets a lot of dust on the inside on the internal lens. I have to go get it cleaned every now and then. I am too nervous to take it apart myself. I have had this lens one year and love it very much. It has even taken a couple of spills and still works great.
 Not bad ,For the price great!!!!! December 15, 2007
Maccurt (Omaha, NE United States)
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
This lens needs a lot of light and I have not had an oppurtunity to shoot it with the ideal light. I want to give it a 4, but I need more time.. I dont think it will be a five... This is a big lens and I have not had much luck hand holding it.. You need a tripod or monopod for sure.. I found the images very soft, but I have seen more experiencef shooters get great photos with some help from photoshop... For the price you can't do much better... I found it useful at f8-f1l at an ISO of 400.. So there is some noise, which can be fixed in photoshop.. I will update this review once I get some light.. so take this with a grain of salt..
The bag it came with could have been a little longer so I dont have to take off the hood..
Keep in mind I am amateur... I am sure with time.. this will be my 3rd favorite lens in my bag...
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