Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG IF HSM APO Telephoto Lens for Minolta and Sony SLR Cameras

by Sigma

Product Details

• Item Weight: 6.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009F3MO2
• Item model number: B0009F3MO2
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 14, 2005

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So far so good, July 16, 2010

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Gary - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG IF HSM APO Telephoto Lens for Pentax and Samsung SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I am surprised at the performance. I also own the Sigma 300mm f2.8. It is pretty good also. The 500 is excellent in a light weight 500 super telephoto. And not to cheap anymore. Kinda pricy. If i had it to do over again i would buy the canon or nikon version. They have many features that are better. But I already owned the Pentax K-7 and 1.4 and 2.0 T.C. 's. So as not being one to make a living shooting wildlife it is just exceptional for me. Don't listen to the guys that say Sigma is second best in IQ. It is almost there with them now...

Update:
After shooting with the lens and using a dedicated Sigma 1.4 T.C. I can say that in good light I cannot tell the difference between this and the Canon or Nikor counterparts. It really is that good. It is exactly where it should be with the MTF chart readings I think. This is one product i can recommend without any problems. It is extremly sharp.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lens, February 12, 2011

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Drew - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG IF HSM APO Telephoto Lens for Pentax and Samsung SLR Cameras (Electronics)

This lens is sharp. I love this lens! You will see small details on birds with the right light. I want it with me on all my wildlife trips except for some kinds of indoor wildlife. I threw it on my new K-5 and it is even better in low light. The only con is no weather sealing so walk around with a plastic bag in your pocket. I am not concerned about the weight. Some people say it is to heavy. How heavy is it relative to what other lens at the same F stop? Canon had a 500mm F/4.5 that was about a pound heavier. I know because a friend of mine owns a Canon version.

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