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 |