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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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 | 3.3 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 | Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM | Nikon NIKKOR AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR | Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO | 7Artisans AF135mm F1.8 | Mitakon Zhongyi Freewalker 42.5mm f/1.2 Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 500mm | 16-28mm | 10-20mm | 58mm | 135mm | 43mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/22 | f/29 | f/2.8 | f/16 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF | Nikon F | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 3310 | 454 | 230 | 590 | - | 310 |
| AF Type | HSM | STM | pulse stepping motor | - | STM | - |
| Lens Type | super-telephoto | zoom | wide-angle | - | telephoto | - |
| 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 |
| Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 73.2 | 78.1 | 93.1 | 22.6 | 0 | 68.7 | 58.9 | 98.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Compare | 87 | 4.9 | 81.3 | 40 | 80.3 | 7.2 | 0 | 72.1 | 87.9 | 83.2 |
| Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO Compare | 54.6 | 93.7 | 44.8 | 94.5 | 58.2 | 85.8 | 0 | 33.6 | 39.3 | 38 |
| 7Artisans AF135mm F1.8 Compare | 87 | 51.8 | 58.9 | 50.2 | 91.3 | 45.8 | 0 | 33.6 | 31.9 | 83.2 |
| Mitakon Zhongyi Freewalker 42.5mm f/1.2 Manual Compare | 54.6 | 96 | 72.3 | 11.8 | 34.9 | 98.5 | 0 | 33.6 | 35.2 | 38 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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