Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 DG lens
The Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG HSM is a super-telephoto zoom lens produced by Sigma Corporation. It is commonly known as the "Bigma" because of its long and heavy body. It contains four SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements to provide correction for chromatic aberration. It is aimed at advanced consumers.
| Maker | Sigma |
|---|---|
| Technical data | |
| Type | Telephoto zoom |
| Focal length | 50–500 mm |
| Crop factor | 1.0 |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/4-6.3-f/22 |
| Close focus distance | 100–300 cm |
| Max. magnification | 1:5.2 |
| Diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Construction | 20 elements in 16 groups |
| Features | |
| Short back focus | No |
| Ultrasonic motor | Yes |
| Lens-based stabilization | No |
| Macro capable | No |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 218.5 mm |
| Diameter | 95 mm |
| Weight | 1840 g |
| Filter diameter | 86 mm |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | $1059.00 USD |
Versions
The Bigma was originally announced by Sigma in 2000 at that year's Photo Expo and released in 2001. The lens has a variable minimum focusing distance and varifocal design, which was remedied partially through autofocusing technology.[2]
Over the years, it has gone through several iterations and improvements. This includes the 2006 DG model which has upgraded coatings optimized for digital cameras. In 2010, Sigma added built-in optical stabilization (OS) to the Bigma.[2]
Release Feature |
AF 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX APO RF HSM[3] (2001) |
APO 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG HSM[4] (2006) |
50-500mm F4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM[5] (2010) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50~500 mm | ||
| Aperture | f/4.0~6.3 [to f/22~36] |
f/4.5~6.3 | |
| Construction | 20e/16g (4 SLD) | 22e/16g | |
| Min. focus dist. | 100, 300 cm (39.4, 118.1 in) [for f=50, 500 mm] |
50–180 cm (19.7–70.9 in) | |
| Max. mag. | 1:5.2 (at f=200 mm) | 1:3.1 | |
| Filter (mm) | 86 | 95 | |
| Dims. (Φ×L) | 94 mm × 216 mm (3.7 in × 8.5 in) | 95 mm × 218.5 mm (3.74 in × 8.60 in) | 104.4 mm × 219 mm (4.11 in × 8.62 in) |
| Wgt. | 1,850 g (65 oz) | 1,840 g (65 oz) | 1,970 g (69 oz) |
| Mounts | Sigma SA, Minolta α, Pentax K(AF), Nikon (AF-D), Canon EF | Sigma SA, Minolta α, Pentax K(AF), Nikon (AF-D), Canon EF, 4/3 | Sigma SA, Minolta α, Pentax K(AF), Nikon (AF-D), Canon EF |
See also
References
- High Magnification Zoom Lens with a 10x zoom ratio. Optimized for digital SLR cameras. APO 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG HSM
- Ohsone, Yasuhiro. "Episode 1 · The 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports". Sigma Sein. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- "NEW AF 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX APO RF HSM". Archived from the original on February 11, 2001.
- "APO 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG HSM". Archived from the original on May 15, 2007.
- "50-500mm F4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM". Archived from the original on January 31, 2022.