A compact and lightweight ultra-telephoto prime, the Sony E-mount Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens leverages a robust construction and advances in optical design and optical stabilization to deliver professional-grade performance when used handheld and in the most challenging environments. The lens' quiet and precise high-speed autofocus complements its optical performance, allowing shooters to freeze action and produce compelling images in sports, wildlife, and aviation applications.
A compact and lightweight ultra-telephoto prime, the Sony E-mount Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens leverages a robust construction and advances in optical design and optical stabilization to deliver professional-grade performance when used handheld and in the most challenging environments. The lens' quiet and precise high-speed autofocus complements its optical performance, allowing shooters to freeze action and produce compelling images in sports, wildlife, and aviation applications.
Body and Optical Design
Sigma's improved optical design situates exclusive low-dispersion convex elements at the front of the lens to achieve both a compact and lightweight lens construction and high optical performance with excellent aberration correction. With 20 lens elements in total arranged in 14 groups, including three FLD elements and two SLD elements, the lens effectively prevents flare and ghosting and promotes image clarity. The lens body is built from Thermally Stable Composite and magnesium for a robust, dust- and splash-resistant construction. The front element also sports a water- and oil-repellent coating to protect the lens from debris.
OS2 Optical Stabilizer Algorithm
Sigma's OS2 optical stabilization algorithm provides up to 5 stops of image stabilization. Combined with the compact form factor, the OS makes the lens well-suited for handheld usage and gives users the luxury of shooting at slower shutter speeds without sacrificing image sharpness. Two stabilization modes are available, Mode 1 for general shooting and Mode 2, which features Sigma's Intelligent OS algorithm. Ideal for panning shots and sports capturing, the Intelligent OS provides effective image stabilization even when the camera is moved vertically or diagonally irrespective of the horizontal and vertical orientation.
HLA Autofocus System
The HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) focusing motor introduces unprecedented speed, precision, and silence into the Sigma autofocus system. The HLA also offers improved focus following performance for sports photography and other subjects in motion such as cars, planes, or birds in flight, ensuring that the decisive moment is not missed.
Additional Benefits
Aperture ring with click and lock switches
Tripod socket to distribute weight evenly
Carbon fiber-reinforced plastic lens hood
Custom buttons and switches: three AFL buttons, focus mode switch, focus limiter switch, OS switch, custom mode switch, aperture ring click switch
UPC: 085126186654
Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Specs
Color
Black
Focal Length
500mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/5.6 Minimum: f/32
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
5°
Minimum Focus Distance
10.5' / 320 cm
Magnification
1:6 Macro Reproduction Ratio 0.17x Magnification
Optical Design
20 Elements in 14 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
11
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Tripod Mounting
Removable Collar
Filter Size
95 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 4.2 x L: 9.3" / ø: 107.6 x L: 236.6 mm
Weight
48.1 oz / 1.4 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.525 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
16.4 x 8.6 x 6.3"
Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Reviews
Very satisfied with this lens on my Leica SL3-S. Sharp!
By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-02-25
I bought this for a winter photo shoot in Yellowstone, and it didn't disappoint. Images are tack sharp (when focus is nailed!) and the coloration is very realistic, making the images easy to process in Lightroom.
As noted by others, the auto focus takes a brief moment to lock in, but once warmed up is consistently fast.
The lens is sharper than my Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400, when comparing the Sigma at 500 and the Leica at 400mm. Coloration is similar but a bit better with the Vario-Elmar.
The Leica 1.4x Extender L works perfectly on this lens and produces exceptional results.
Lightweight, Accurate, good bokeh
By Noam
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-09-06
Bought it for two reasons: quality & portability for daytime wildlife photography
Although Sony limits its capabilities artificially, to 15 PFS, they mostly come out sharp (~75% handheld)
I pitted it against my Sony 400mm+x1.4 and Sigma 60-600. The Sony gave lots more photos, but no significant quality difference, and at times its bokeh was worse. The Sigma 60-600 was as good for the most part, but failed and flared towards the skirts of the lens.
The end result, is reverting back to it, and having my Sigma 60-600 at hand, just for areas and seasons where I need its astounding zoom capabilities and minimal focal distance.
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Does this lens work on non-electronic e-mounts? ...
Does this lens work on non-electronic e-mounts? Such as a kinefinity or Ember? Or is the focus only by wire/electronic?
Asked by: Martin
The Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens (Sony E) is a focus by wire lens and is not compatible with cameras that have a non-electronic E-mount.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2025-03-31
So what is the deal with TCs? It sounds like it ...
So what is the deal with TCs? It sounds like it isn’t optically compatible with Sony native TCs. What about Sigma TCs?
Asked by: Max
No teleconverter is compatible with the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens (Sony E).
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2024-04-05
Can the Sony teleconverters be used with manual ...
Can the Sony teleconverters be used with manual focus?
Asked by: vincent
Sony teleconverters will not work even in manual focus mode on the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens (Sony E). The teleconverter's optical design does not allow it to fit the lens.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2024-04-03
Does it supports 20 FPS or higher with Sony a9 ...
Does it supports 20 FPS or higher with Sony a9 and a1 series?
Asked by: Benjamin S.
The Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens (Sony E) does not support 20 fps on the Sony a9 or the A1 series cameras. The lens can work for up to 15 fps.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-10-31
What’s in the box?
What’s in the box?
Asked by: Gerard
Here is everything inside the box of the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens (Sony E): Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens (Sony E)
Case
LH1034-02 Lens Hood
Sigma LCF-95 III 95mm Lens Cap
Sigma LCR II Rear Lens Cap for Sony E
Sigma TS-151 Tripod Socket
Lens Strap
Allen Wrench
2 x Screw
Answered by: Ejona G
Date published: 2025-01-05
What is the diameter of the sigma 500mm 5.6 sport ...
What is the diameter of the sigma 500mm 5.6 sport lens hood?
Asked by: Gerard
The lens hood included with the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens (Sony E) has an outer diameter of 120mm.
Answered by: Llinelva D
Date published: 2025-01-27
Will this lens work on a Fujifilm x-h2s with an ...
Will this lens work on a Fujifilm x-h2s with an adapter?
Asked by: Thomas
Currently, there is no adapter for the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens (Sony E) to the FUJIFILM X-H2S Mirrorless Camera.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2024-03-08
Can the tripod foot be removed?
Can the tripod foot be removed?
Asked by: Amanda
Yes, the tripod collar on the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens (Sony E) can be removed.
