Quick answer
The Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM is a standard to super telephoto superzoom lens covering 50-500mm at f/4.5 for the Sony A mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM: a full-frame superzoom lens with a 50-500mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-6.3, made for Sony A mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer, Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 50-500mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Superzoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2010
- Optical construction
- 20 elements in 6 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- in lens (hsm)
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.32x
- Filter thread
- 95 mm
- Weight
- 1970 g
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM?
At 50-500mm this is a standard to super telephoto superzoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
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 | 50–500mm | 4.1–39.6° | 5–46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 75–750mm | 2.7–27° | 3.3–32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM?
It zooms across 50-500mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a standard to super telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 50-500mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 75–750mm on full frame, with a 2.7–27° horizontal and 3.3–32.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
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