Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 DG lens

The Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG HSM is a super-telephoto zoom lens produced by Sigma Corporation. It is commonly known as the "Bigma" because of its long and heavy body. It contains four SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements to provide correction for chromatic aberration. It is aimed at advanced consumers.

APO 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG HSM[1]
MakerSigma
Technical data
TypeTelephoto zoom
Focal length50–500 mm
Crop factor1.0
Aperture (max/min)f/4-6.3-f/22
Close focus distance100–300 cm
Max. magnification1:5.2
Diaphragm blades9
Construction20 elements in 16 groups
Features
Short back focusNo No
Ultrasonic motorYes Yes
Lens-based stabilizationNo No
Macro capableNo No
Physical
Max. length218.5 mm
Diameter95 mm
Weight1840 g
Filter diameter86 mm
Retail info
MSRP$1059.00 USD

Editions

The Bigma was originally released by Sigma in 2001. Over the years, it has gone through several iterations and improvements. This includes the 2006 DG model which is optimized for digital cameras. In 2010, Sigma added built-in optical stabilization (OS) to the Bigma.

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