This Sigma APO 500mm F4.5 EX DG is a large aperture telephoto lens designed for full-frame and APS-C digital SLRs. Two ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements provide optimum color correction and sharpness throughout the entire zoom range and a new multi-layer lens coating technology and lens design formula reduce flare and ghosting. Rear insertion 46mm filters with provision for easy rotation of polarizing filters, and this lens is also compatible with the Sigma APO Tele Converters to provide additional reach, creating an effective 700mm F8 or 1000mm F11 lens.

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Ten Sigma DG telephoto lenses

Feb 14, 2005

Quick specs

Lens type	Prime lens
Focal length	500 mm
Lens mount	Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha
Max aperture	F4.5
Min aperture	F32
Min focus	4.00 m (157.48″)
Max magnification	0.13×
Weight	3150 g (6.94 lb)
Length	350 mm (13.78″)

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