Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Review
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The Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports lens is a bit heavy and has average autofocus, but the optical results are absolutely superb, presenting very good value for money.
The optical results of this lens are absolutely superb, providing very good value for money. It is recommended for those who are ready to handle its heavyweight and are looking for excellent optical performance without spending a fortune on newer lenses.
Pros
- Superb optical results
- Excellent value for money
- Tough and well-built body
- Good for sports and wildlife photography
Cons
- Heavy
- Average autofocus
- Challenging to shoot handheld
The lens is well-built, with a tough body and weather sealing.
The Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports lens is a super telephoto lens with a maximum aperture of f/4, making it great for sports and wildlife photography. The lens is excellent for giving lots of telephone power for a compressed field of view, combined with a bright f/4 aperture for getting some out-of-focus backgrounds. However, the lens is quite heavy at nearly three and a half pounds, making it not for the faint of heart, and it is difficult to shoot handheld. The lens is well-built, with a tough body and weather sealing, but its image stabilization and autofocus are a little behind the times. Despite its heavy weight and average autofocus, the optical results of this lens are absolutely superb, providing very good value for money. This lens is recommended for those who are ready to handle its heavyweight and are looking for excellent optical performance without spending a fortune on newer lenses.
The lens is great for sports and wildlife photography.
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Christopher Frost
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