Enhanced dust/splash-proof construction

The front of the lens features a water- and oil-repellent coating that allows water to be wiped away easily and helps prevent oil from sticking to the surface.

Magnesium alloy barrel

Both lightweight and tough, this alloy contributes to the outstanding maneuverability of SIGMA 500mm F4 DG HSM | Sports.

SIGMA Protector LPT-11 (sold separately)

LPT-11 Protector helps prevent damage to the lens during shooting and maintenance.

High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount

Its treated surfaces and enhanced strength contribute to the exceptional durability of the lens.

Tripod socket with 90° click stops

Antistatic nickel plating on the socket parts help enhance the quality and durability of the 90° click stops, which make it easy to switch between vertical and horizontal shooting positions.

Top-level optical performance

The optical system effectively minimizes transverse chromatic aberration, which can affect the edges of the shots taken in the telephoto range.

Flare and ghosting reduction

SIGMA’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting to help photographers produce sharp and high contrast images even in backlit conditions.

Rounded diaphragm

The 9-blade rounded diaphrogm creates an attractive blur in the out-of-focus areas of the image.

Exclusive low-dispersion glass

SIGMA lenses feature up to three types of exclusive low-dispersion glass offering superior performance: ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion), SLD (Special Low Dispersion) and FLD (“F” Low Dispersion).

Quieter and Faster “Optimized AF”

The HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures high speed and quiet AF and with the further enhanced AF algorithm, continuous AF (AF-C) improves the focusing efficiency.

SIGMA USB DOCK make customization simple (sold seperately)

Users will be able to connect the lens to a computer with a specialSIGMA USB DOCK and use easy-to-operate on-screen controls to create personal lens specifications.

Exclusive SIGMA Optimization Pro software

SIGMA Optimization Pro software allows the user to update the lens firmware and adjust focus position and other parameters.

Tele Converters (sold separately) enhanced AF effectiveness

The addition of SIGMA’s TELE CONVERTER TC-1401 or TELE CONVERTER TC-2001 produces a AF 700mm F5.6 hyper-telephoto lens or a AF 1000mm F8 hyper-telephoto lens respectively

Compatible with Mount Converter MC-11

Mount Converter MC-11 allows you to use your SIGMA SA mount and SIGMA EOS mount (Canon-compatible) interchangeable lenses with the Sony E-mount camera body. 

New A1 MTF measuring system.

Each lens is checked for previously undetectable high-frequency details using 46-megapixel Foveon direct image sensors.

Lens construction
Lens Construction	16 elements in 11 groups
Minimum aperture	F32
Filter size	Φ46mm (Rear)
Angle of view (35mm)	5°
Minimum focusing distance	350cm/137.8in.
Dimensions (Diameter x Length)	Φ144.8mm × 380.3mm/5.7in. x 15in.
Number of diaphragm blades	9 (rounded diaphragm)
Maximum magnification ratio	1：6.5
Weight	3,310g
	All figures calculated for SIGMA.
Corresponding AF Mounts	SIGMA, Canon and Nikon *The appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice. The Nikon mount version of this lens includes an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism. Functionality may be limited on some camera bodies.