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Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Lens for Sony/Minolta

BH #SI505004563S • MFR #738205
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Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Lens for Sony/Minolta
Key Features
  • For Digital SLRs w/ Sony/Minolta Mount
  • Full Size or APS Size Chip Cameras
  • Standard to Super Telephoto Zoom
  • OS (Optical Stabilizer) Minimizes Blur
This 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Lens for Sony/Minolta from Sigma is a zoom lens for digital SLR cameras with a Sony/Minolta lens mount. The lens has a standard to ultra telephoto zoom range that is ideal for nature, wildlife, or sports photography. The range translates into an equivalent 75-750mm when used with digital SLR cameras with an APS size chip. The lens is also compatible with full frame cameras. You can even increase your telephoto range by using the Sigma APO teleconverters.
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Sigma 738205 Overview

This 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Lens for Sony/Minolta from Sigma is a zoom lens for digital SLR cameras with a Sony/Minolta lens mount. The lens has a standard to ultra telephoto zoom range that is ideal for nature, wildlife, or sports photography. The range translates into an equivalent 75-750mm when used with digital SLR cameras with an APS size chip. The lens is also compatible with full frame cameras. You can even increase your telephoto range by using the Sigma APO teleconverters.

The OS (Optical Stabilizer) system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed 3-4 stops faster. This allows handheld telephoto zoom shooting even in poorly lit conditions.

The use of the OS (Optical Stabilizer) system, HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), APO (Apochromatic) design, four elements of SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass, and multicoated optics all enable this lens to provide a high level of performance throughout its entire zoom range. A rear focus system insures quick, convenient manual focus and a non-rotating front barrel.

The improved DG lens design corrects for various aberrations. This lens is specially coated to get the best color balance, while cutting down on ghosting caused by reflections from the digital image sensor. The lens provides the utmost correction against lateral chromatic aberration, which is a serious problem for digital SLR cameras.


Note: The filter size of this lens is 95mm and the lens is supplied with a step down ring enabling digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor to use an 86mm filter.

Note: It is not possible to use a polarizing filter with the step down ring. If you attach a polarizing filter, you may not be able to remove it from the lens again.

Note: It is not possible to use the AF and the built-in OS function of this lens when attaching it to film SLR cameras

Note:
If the camera body does not support the HSM motor, autofocus will not work
Designed for use with full frame digital SLR cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-C size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 75 to 750mm with most cameras.
The standard to ultra telephoto zoom range makes this perfect to carry when you only have room for one lens.
The OS system uses two sensors inside the lens to detect vertical and horizontal movement of the camera. It works by moving an optical image stabilizing lens group, to effectively compensate for camera shake. It automatically detects movement of the camera and compensates for camera shake when shooting a moving subject such as motor sports.
The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) system ensures quiet and high-speed autofocusing with full time manual focus override.
Four Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements provide excellent correction for chromatic aberration.
The improved DG lens design corrects for various aberrations.
Super Multi Layer (SML) coating reduces ghost and flare.

Sigma 738205 Specs

Angle of View
46.8° to 5.0°
Minimum Focus Distance
1.64' / 49.99 cm
Optical Design
22 Elements in 6 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9
Image Stabilization
Yes
Dimensions (ø x L)
4.1 x 8.6" / 10.41 x 21.84 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11 x 6.9 x 6.9"

Sigma 738205 Reviews

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question

Is this lens compatible with a sony a77? thanks
Asked by: Cathy M.
Thank you for your interest in Sigma products. Yes, It's compatible with Sony A77 SLT camera.
Answered by: Ebi J. Sigma Expert
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Anyone used this sense for sports photography?
Asked by: Jeffrey B.
I have not used it for any sports event as yet. I have been shooting nature, distant scenes, sunrise and this month will be shooting the full moon rise .
Answered by: Ansley W.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Will this lens be compatible with the a6000 and the e4 adapter? ie: all functions work. Also will other minolta lenses work on same?
Asked by: john
Yes, with the LAEA4 adapter, you can use this lens on the A6000 with all lens functions.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Will this allow me to retain autofocus capabilities on my a7ii and using the LAEA3 adapter?
Asked by: Nathan
I read that it should work well, but I have the laea4 with a nex6 and the autofocus is terribly slow. If you get that combo, let me know if it works.
Answered by: Peter S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

I have sony A77 mkII. Overview talks about OS of this lens. How this OS of the lens interacts with my camera image stabilization: can they compliment each other, or I'll need to turn off camera's or lens's off? If so, which is better option?
Asked by: Igor A.
As with most lens of this type, you need to disable the camera body image stabalization and enable the stabalization in the lens itself. If you go to the vendor's site and download the user guide for the lens you'll see them note that the two cannot work in tandem. Great lens for the price, BTW. The only shortcoming in my perspective is that you do need a lot of light for it to operate well. But then again, if you buy a lens of this size with a larger aperture, you'll also end up dishing out four to five times as much money. For my purposes of wildlife photography, it works very well, as I don't end up shooting a lot of low light imagery.
Answered by: Calvin P.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Looking to buy this lens for my sony a7ii. will everything work correctly with the LAEA4 adapter attached? Will everything work with the a6000 as well.Thanks
Asked by: Terry g.
Yes I believe so, I am not sure on that model # but I know other lenses work fine with an adapter. Have you tried this lens yet? I own it and would not buy it again, the focus is so slow that I found that I need to manual focus first to get close and then use auto focus to complete. Because of this lens, I now only look to buy lenses that have SSM.
Answered by: Randy C.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Hi, will this lens work on Sony A7?Looked at Tamron 150-600 but no oss on Sony lens.
Asked by: Robert
Yes, I have one for my Sony A7s but you have to have the A to E mount adapter for it.
Answered by: Shane K.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

It's me again (Moe) and I've 1 question; I'm presently using the Sony A77 (APS-C) and would like to buy this lens for the reach . This lens has an HSM feature(motor)...will this void any function on my A77? For example, AF mode...most of the time I try to shoot in M mode but I do live action (football)as well. The description says I can't use a polarizer with this lens, that's ok. If not clear I'll re-phrase my question. Thanks for your help
Asked by: Anonymous
The Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Lens for Sony/Minolta would be fully compatible with the Sony A77, including autofocus.
Answered by: Christina S.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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