I have owned the sony version of this lens for about 9 months its fantastic. I use it with the sony a99 and produce wonderful detailed photos of wildlife. I have frirends who own the canon 500 f4 s and to be fair my Photos are every bit as good...
www.graylinghunter.co.ukThis ultra-telephoto lens has a fast maximum aperture of F4.5 and also features a new Super Multi-Layer Coating which optimises the characteristics of digital SLR cameras. Two ELD glass elements in the front lens elements reduce chromatic aberration to a minimum and also ensure sharp, quality images with high contrast.
The new Multi-Layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghosting, which is a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum colour balance.
Two ELD glass elements in the front lens group reduce chromatic aberration to a minimum and also ensure sharp, quality images of high contrast.
The lens also features a drop-in 46mm filter holder in the rear part of the lens barrel, which can be rotated to facilitate the use of filters, including a polarizing filter.
The AF drive features Sigma's ring type HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) for fast and ultra-quiet autofocus. The use of internal focusing also prevents the lens from extending during focussing which aids handling.
'Overall this lens performs extremely well and produces some excellent shots.' -- Ephotozine - March 2005
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 38.1 x 20.3 x 19.1 cm |
| Package Weight | 3.47 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 35 x 12.3 x 12.3 cm |
| Item Weight | 3.15 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Sigma |
| Camera Lens | 500 mm |
| Color Name | Black |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 8.00 |
| Has Image Stabilization | No |
| Included Components | Hood, Case & 46mm rear rotatable drop-in |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 500 millimetres |
| Max Focal Length | 500 millimetres |
| Min Focal Length | 500 millimetres |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Mounting Type | Nikonbayonet |
| Part Number | 184306 |
| Size Name | None |
| Zoom Type | Motorized Zoom |
| Maximum Aperture Range | F4.5 |
| Focus Type | Ring-type ultrasonic |
| Style | Nikon SLR Cameras |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 46 millimetres |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16.30 |
