Home / Lenses / Sigma / Fixed Focal Length / Sigma AF 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens | Nikon Sigma AF 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens | Nikon £4,949.00 Loaded with almost every piece of technology in Sigma's Global Vision arsenal, the 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Lens takes its spot as the flagship in the speedy Sports line. Add to your Wish List You will earn 4949 points with this purchase Information FREE 3 YEAR WARRANTY INCLUDED Loaded with almost every piece of technology in Sigma's Global Vision arsenal, the 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Lens takes its spot as the flagship in the speedy Sports line. Available here with a Canon EF mount, this super telephoto lens lets you capture distant subjects, and with a speedy Hyper Sonic AF motor users will be able to easily track fast action. A relatively fast maximum aperture of f/4 furthers your imaging potential with excellent illumination for a lens of this class. One SLD and two FLD elements help ensure outstanding optical performance by minimizing aberrations and distortion while a Super Multi-Layer coating combats flare and ghosting. Also, this lens is equipped with an Optical Stabilizer system that compensates for up to 4 stops of shutter speed. This large lens is designed to be used in some of the most trying conditions and is made from a durable and lightweight magnesium alloy. It is protected from dust and water and uses a brass bayonet mount. Filter users will appreciate a 46mm drop-in filter system while a rotating tripod collar is available for using the lens on a tripod or monopod. Additionally, the 500mm lens is fully compatible with Sigma's Global Vision teleconverter for getting an extended reach. As part of the Sports line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens' is designed to offer excellent optical performance, speed, and other customizable features that make it an ideal choice for wildlife, sports, action, and other fast-moving subjects. This super telephoto 500mm f/4 prime lens is designed for full-frame format Nikon F-mount cameras. A relatively fast f/4 maximum aperture provides excellent illumination for a lens of this focal length. One SLD and two FLD elements have been incorporated within the lens design to correct for chromatic aberrations throughout the entire focusing range and help to ensure high image sharpness, clarity, and contrast regardless of focus point or aperture setting. This optical design also helps to control distortion and limit vignetting. A Super Multi-Layer Coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions. The integrated HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) realizes quick and quiet autofocusing, which is further complemented by an optimized AF algorithm to produce smoother focusing performance. A dedicated switch on the barrel of the lens provides multiple AF modes, including a focus recall setting and AF off. The HSM also permits full-time manual focus control simply by rotating the focus ring at any time. Two manual focus modes are available, the standard AF/MF option and an MO setting that switches the lens into manual even during continuous AF. Optical Stabilizer system can compensate for approximately 4 stops of shutter speed for sharper images. Two modes are available, one for general use and one for panning, which uses Intelligent OS for more effective panning in any direction. Compatible with Sigma Global Vision Teleconverters, this lens can be extended into a 700mm f/5.6 lens with the 1.4x teleconverter or a 1000mm f/8 lens with the 2x teleconverter. A rounded nine-blade diaphragm helps to produce an attractive out-of-focus quality. Drop-in filter system works with 46mm filters. An optional RCP-11 Circular Polarizer filter is designed specifically for the lens and can be rotated while it is inserted. The lens barrel is constructed using a magnesium alloy that is lightweight and durable, which allows this lens to perform in a wide range of situations. The bayonet mount is constructed from brass for ensured accuracy and durability. The lens hood is made of carbon fiber, a lightweight but strong material that will perform in tough conditions. A rotating tripod foot helps keep this lens secure during shoots and features antistatic nickel plating to improve durability. It features click stops every 90° and can be turned off with a de-clicking switch for smooth movement. The lens also comes with a dedicated strap for the tripod foot which limits strain on the camera mount. Dust- and splash-proof construction with rubber sealing to protect the mount and a water- and oil-repellent coating on the front and rear elements. This lens is compatible with the optional Sigma USB Dock for fine-tuning different lens characteristics and updating its firmware. Principal specifications Lens type Prime lens Max Format size 35mm FF Focal length 500 mm Image stabilization Yes Lens mount Nikon F (FX) Aperture Maximum aperture F4 Aperture ring No Optics Focus Autofocus Yes Motor type Ring-type ultrasonic Full time manual Yes Distance scale Yes DoF scale No Focus distance limiter Yes Physical Sealing Yes Colour Black Zoom method Rotary (extending) Hood supplied Yes Tripod collar Yes Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Lens for Canon EF WR Protector LH1388-01 Lens Hood Lens Case Delivery Address If you wish to pay using your card then unfortunately due to the value of the products we sell we can only send orders to the billing address of your card. However, If you need to have an item delivered to an alternative address to your billing address then we can do this but you would have to select to pay via either Bank Transfer or Amazon Pay. By using Amazon Payments you can select one of your saved address on Amazon for your delivery - we are happy to help over the telephone if you have not used Amazon Payments before or if you are having any problems. We understand this can sometimes be difficult with work commitments, but we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note we are unable to accept card payments for orders placed from outside of the UK, the only methods of payment we can accept for orders from outside of the UK would be a bank transfer or Amazon Pay. Shipping Time For UK we normally ship out your order within 3 to 5 working days of receiving your cleared payment. If you require delivery by or before a certain date please call us on 02086695668 and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Shipping insurance is included in the cost of delivery. The following table is a guide to shipping times for orders: UK Ireland Royal Mail/DPD Royal Mail/DPD 3-7 Working days from Payment Processing 5-7 Working days from Payment Processing Collections Alternatively, if you would rather come and collect from our office, you are more than welcome to. We would just require you to call us first on 02086695668 to place an order with us beforehand to check stock availability, and once your order is ready to collect, our sales team will contact you. Specifications Brand: Sigma Product Code: 185_canon Reviews Customer reviews No reviews left yet Write a review Most RecentTop Rated No reviews have been left for this product, be the first to leave a review
