Quick answer
The Sigma 500mm f/7.2 APO is a super telephoto telephoto lens covering 500mm at f/7.2 for the Sigma SA mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 500mm f/7.2 telephoto prime lens from Sigma fits Sigma SA mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Sigma 500mm f/7.2 APO specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Sigma SA
- Focal length
- 500mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/7.2
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Minimum focus distance
- 3.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.16x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 500mm f/7.2 APO?
At 500mm this is a super telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
- Distant subjects and the moon
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 | 500mm | 4.1° | 5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 750mm | 2.7° | 3.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 500mm f/7.2 APO use?
It uses the Sigma SA mount, so it fits Sigma SA cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 500mm f/7.2 APO?
It is a fixed 500mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/7.2. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 500mm f/7.2 APO a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 500mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/7.2.
What is the Sigma 500mm f/7.2 APO equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 750mm on full frame, with a 2.7° horizontal and 3.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
