170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical
- 170-500mm
- f/5.0
- Telephoto Zoom
- Min focus 3 m
Quick answer
The Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical is a telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 170-500mm at f/5.0 for the Sigma SA mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical: a telephoto zoom lens with a 170-500mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5-6.3, made for Sigma SA mount cameras, with apochromatic correction and aspherical elements. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Sigma SA
- Focal length
- 170-500mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter thread
- 86 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical?
At 170-500mm this is a telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 170–500mm | 4.1–12.1° | 5–14.5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 255–750mm | 2.7–8.1° | 3.3–9.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical use?
It uses the Sigma SA mount, so it fits Sigma SA cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical?
It zooms across 170-500mm with a maximum aperture of f/5.0. That makes it a telephoto to super telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 170-500mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/5.0.
What is the Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 255–750mm on full frame, with a 2.7–8.1° horizontal and 3.3–9.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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