Sigma 185955

★★★★★ 5.0 (6)

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.

Focal length 500mm
Aperture f/32
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 3175 g
af type HSM
lens type super-telephoto
Sigma 185955 lens
42 Overall Score
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
86/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 9 sources · Jun 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '17: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '18: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '22: 5.0★ · 1 review211111Q1 '17Q1 '18Q4 '20Q2 '21Q4 '22Q2 '26
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Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 53.5
Bokeh 7.2
Build 8.2
Macro 28.4
Optical 83.7
Aperture 4.7
User Sentiment 75.8
Versatility 33.7
Social Proof 54.3
Stabilization 93.6

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 185955 Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
Focal Length 500mm 17-70mm 24-200mm 28-135mm 27mm 50-140mm
Max Aperture f/32 f/2.8 f/4 f/4 f/1.2 f/2.8
Mount Nikon F Sony E Nikon Z Sony E Sony E Fujifilm X
Stabilization true true true true false true
Weather Sealed true true true true true true
Weight (g) 3175 544 570 420 560 995
AF Type HSM RXD stepping motor SSM STM Triple Linear Motor
Lens Type super-telephoto zoom zoom zoom prime zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Sigma 185955 53.57.28.228.483.74.775.833.754.393.6
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare 53.585.669.48591.382.46489.686.782.5
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare 87.162.867.638.79364.3096.790.697
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare 94.476.277.735.188.464.36492.660.493.6
Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare 87.198.668.238.482.698.591.133.790.636.8
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Compare 98.180.344.429.398.782.48178.732.197

Price

Value & Pricing

From €7,445 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon.es 1 offer From €7,445

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Usage Scores

Macro (44.3)Overall (41.8)Budget (36.3)Street (32.7)Travel (33)Portrait (26.1)Landscape (47.6)Professional (43.6)Video Cinema (42.8)Wildlife Sports (40.3)

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