Sigma Sports 185955 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 (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)
- Below average build (8th percentile)
- Below average macro (27th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 | 3.2 kg / 7.0 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 185955 500mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Viltrox EPIC Memento 75mm f/1.2 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 500mm | 17-70mm | 18-140mm | 16-50mm | 28-200mm | 75mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 3175 | 544 | 312 | 107 | 413 | 900 |
| AF Type | HSM | RXD | Stepping motor | Autofocus | Autofocus | STM |
| 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 185955 500mm | 53.8 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 27 | 82.6 | 4.7 | 75 | 33.6 | 48.9 | 92.9 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 88.8 | 67.5 | 85.5 | 90.6 | 86 | 63.7 | 89.6 | 85.3 | 81.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 85.7 | 78 | 84.4 | 90.2 | 89.7 | 79.7 | 0 | 96.3 | 33.8 | 96.7 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.8 | 78 | 98.4 | 43.2 | 66.9 | 79.7 | 63.7 | 83.4 | 80.7 | 92.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.8 | 80.5 | 76.7 | 74.7 | 91.5 | 68.9 | 22.1 | 95.6 | 74.9 | 99.4 |
| Viltrox EPIC Memento 75mm f/1.2 Pro Compare | 85.7 | 98.8 | 45.9 | 46.5 | 89.1 | 98.9 | 45.1 | 33.6 | 85.3 | 81.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From CA$9,244
Price History
Usage Scores
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