Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

by Sigma

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000501Q9
• Item model number: 733-101
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 24, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Sigma combined a five-lens group zoom system with an aspherical lens element when they designed the 170-500mm f5-f6.3 APO aspherical lens. This combination gives your images sharp high-contrast images throughout the entire zoom range. Its unique apochromatic lens design and three SLD glass elements help eliminate the vibrations usually found in ultra-telephoto lenses. Since the front lens group doesn't rotate, polarized filters are extremely easy to use. This lens also has a built-in rotary tripod mount to help keep the lens steady, reducing vibration during shutter release and keeping your images sharp and clear. This model is dedicated to Canon AF SLR cameras.

Product Description

Closest Focusing Distance: 118.1 in; Diaphragm Blades: 9 Blades; Picture Angle: 5 - 14.5 degrees; Attachment / Filter Size: 86 mm; Macro Lens: Without Macro Lens; Groups / Elements: 13 Elements in 11 Groups

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Customer Reviews

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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars reasonably priced, sharp and clear, May 9, 2001

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Boris Aleksandrovsky (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Electronics)

This is a moderately priced alternative telephoto lens. Althought quite bulky, lens are not heavy, and they fit perfectly well in my LowePro Min-Trekker backpack.

Lens are not fast enought to take pictures without a tripod in less then bright light conditions, however, if you can afford a longer exposure times and tripod, you can get good results. Not suited for sports or fast animal photography, but if you want zoom into the landscape, architecture or people, here is a perfectly fine lens...There is really no good alternative lens if you need a range of 170-500 mm.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good lens but a few problems, December 24, 2001

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michael e seagrave (manville, rhode island United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Electronics)

Received lens as a gift, was thinking of buying myself. Was impressed with the looks of this monster,looks very expensive to unfamiliar folks. I use this lens on my Canon Elan 7e and from the start had a problem that I wasnt informed of when bought by friend. Problem was that certain Sigma lenses don't work properly with the new Canon camera. After some research, i found I had to ship my lens to New York Sigma factory for a free upgrade, A+. received lens in a few weeks and problem was solved. Other problem was the tripod collar is in bad spot for use with some Bogan tripod heads. the head must be used sidewards to be used with the lens. Not a big problem but a problem. Next problem is that when carrying camera with lens attached and pointing downward, the lens slides to the fully extended position and could get damaged by banging into things when not noticed right away. Other than that I like the lens. Its definitely not a pro lens but it will serve the advanced amateur well.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top rated Lens, January 31, 2003

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P. Mullins "OFFICIAL NASCAR MEMBERS CLUB" (Charleston, WV United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical Lens for Canon SLR Cameras (Electronics)

One of the best on the market. Even using a 2x adapter to get 1000mm. It is big and not too heavy and has a tripod collar ring for added stability.