Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG IF HSM APO Telephoto Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras
- Fast maximum aperture telephoto lens optimized for digital SLR cameras.
- Fully compatible with all Nikon Digital SLR cameras including the D40 and D40X
- Most effective coating for minimizing flare and ghost.
- Two Extraordinary Low Dispersion (ELD) glass elements produce excellent image quality.
- Accepts both 1.4X and 2X APO EX Tele-Converters. The lens can be used as a 700mm MF or a 1000mm MF ultra-telephoto lens.
Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the 500 F4.5 APO EX DG HSM lens. It is fully compatible with all Nikon Digital SLR cameras including the D40 and D40X This ultra-telephoto lens has a fast maximum aperture, and also features a new super multi-layer coating, which optimizes 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 of high contrast. The overall length of the lens does not change during focusing, ensuring convenient handling and ease of use. The AF drive for Sigma SA, Canon and Nikon S.L.R. cameras features Sigma’s ultra-quiet and high-speed Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM). It 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. By adding an APO teleconverter (optional extra), you can use this lens as a 700mmm F6.3 MF ultra-telephot
List Price: $ 4,999.00
Price: $ 4,999.00
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So far so good,
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.
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