500mm F4
DG OS HSM
- Exceptional image quality
- Magnesium Alloy components
- Dust and Splash Proof
- Included Carbon Fiber Hood, Filter holder with 46mm WR Protector, caps, case
- Made in Japan
- DISCONTINUED
AWARDS
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| Angle of view | Telephoto |
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| Camera Type | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF-mount, Nikon F, Sigma SA |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame |
| Construction | 16 Elements in 11 Groups |
| Angle of view | 5° |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded diaphragm) |
| Minimum aperture | F32 |
| Minimum focusing distance | 350 cm |
| Maximum magnification ratio | 1:6.5 |
| Filter diameter | 46mm (rear drop in) |
| Dimensions (diameter x length) | Canon EF ⌀ 144.8 mm x 380.3 mm |
| Weight (g) | Canon EF 3310 g |
| Edition number | S016 |
| Supplied Accessories | Lens Hood LH1388-01, Lens Cover LC-185E, Rear Filter Holder w/ WR Protector Filter 46mm, Rear Cap LCR II, Case LS-185L |
| Accessories | WR Protector LPT-11 (for front), Drop in WR C-PL Filter RCP-11, Tele Converter TC-1401, Tele Converter TC-2001, Tripod Socket TS-81, USB-dock UD-01, Mount Converter MC-11, Mount Converter MC-21 |
| EAN-code | Canon EF 085126185541 |
| Specifications Info | * All figures calculated by SIGMA SA mount. |
LENS CONSTRUCTION
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FLD GLASS
SLD GLASS
MTF CHART
There are two types of MTF chart. One considers the diffraction quality of light, which is called "Diffraction MTF", and the other, "Geometrical MTF" does not.
The quality of light appears in the diffracted light, and becomes more distinct as the F value gets bigger, resulting in lower image quality. Also, diffracted light exists at every aperture, which is why Sigma has been releasing Diffraction MTF data from the beginning since it is very close to the actual image data.
The advantage of using "Geometric MTF" data is that it is easy to measure and calculate since it does not consider the diffraction quality of light, yet it tends to show higher values in the graph than actual images.
The readings at 10 lines per millimeter measure the lens's contrast ability ( red lines), repeating fine parallel lines spaced at 30 lines per millimeter measure the lens's sharpness ability (green lines), when the aperture is wide open.
Fine repeating line sets are created parallel to a diagonal line running from corner to corner of the frame, are called Sagittal lines (S) and sets of repeating lines vertical to these lines are drawn, called Moridional (M) line sets.
*The MTF chart gives the result at the wide-open aperture.
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Spatial frequency |
S:Sagittal Line |
M: Meridional Line |
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DIFFRACTION MTF
GEOMETRICL MTF
GEOMETRICAL MTF xxMM
GEOMETRICAL MTF xxxMM
Distortion
Effective distortion
When you take a picture of a lattice pattern, it will appear as the blue dotted line shows. The red line illustrates how the lattice pattern will appear in the actual picture when any lens distortion is taken into account.
Relative distortion
In this chart, the horizontal axis shows the ideal image height (the distance from the center to the edge of the image [mm]). The vertical axis shows the extent of distortion. The extent of distortion is represented by how much Y, which is the actual image height, grows (or shrinks) against Y0 which is the ideal image height.
When you take the picture of a square object, if the distortion amount shows a minus value, the image will be seen as expanded (Barrel distortion). If the distortion amount is a plus value, it will be seen as a recessed (Pincushion distortion). When the distortion value is close to 0, the appearance of distortion is very minimal.
Dust and Splash Resistant Structure
This lens features a highly effective dust and splash resistant structure with special sealing at the mount connection, manual focus ring, zoom ring, and cover connection.
*Although this construction allows the lens to be used in light rain, it is not the same as being waterproof, so please prevent large amounts of water from splashing on the lens. It is often impractical to repair the internal mechanism, lens elements and electric components if they are damaged by water.
Nikon electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism
The Nikon mount version of this lens includes an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism that allows it to receive the appropriate signals from the camera body. This feature ensures precision diaphragm control and stable Auto Exposure (AE) performance during continuous shooting.
High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount
The brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction. Its treated surfaces and enhanced strength contribute to the exceptional durability of the lens.
Water and oil repellent coating
Incorporates a water and oil-repellent coating that allows water to be wiped away easily and prevents oil and fat from sticking to the surface, even in challenging shooting conditions. At the same time, the maintenance of the lens surface becomes easier.
HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
The Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) is an original Sigma development that uses ultrasonic waves to drive the autofocus mechanism. Its extremely quiet operation helps avoid disturbing photographic subjects. High torque and speed assure rapid autofocus response. Sigma uses two types of HSM: ring HSM and micro HSM. The Ring HSM configuration permits manual fine tuning of focus (manual override) by turning the focusing ring after autofocus is complete.
Rounded diaphragm
The polygonal shape of a conventional iris dia phragm causes out-of-focus light points to appear polygonal. A rounded diaphragm is designed to pro duce rounded out-of-focus light points when opened to near maximum aperture. This creates attractive bokeh effects in many situations, such as when pho tographing a subject against an out-of-focus surface of water from which light is being reflected.
Intelligent OS
Intelligent OS is an algorithm specially designed for panning shots. It enables effective image stabilization even when the camera is moved vertically or diagonally, regardless of the horizontal and vertical orientation. This feature is available on all of Sigma's telephoto lenses that have OS switches 1 and 2, with the exception of the Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports.
Exclusive low-dispersion glass
The degree to which light is refracted by glass depends on the light's wavelength. This fact causes different colors of light to focus at slightly different points. The result is chromatic aberration, the color fringing that is particularly noticeable in telephoto lenses. Most chromatic aberration can be removed by combining a high-refractivity convex lens element with a low-refractivity concave element. Yet residual chromatic aberration known as "secondary spectrum" may still remain. To minimize this secondary spectrum, which can be a serious issue with conventional lenses, Sigma lenses feature up to three types of exclusive low-dispersion glass offering superior performance: ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion), SLD (Special Low Dispersion) and FLD ("F" Low Dispersion). In particular, FLD glass offers ultra-low dispersion in combination with high transmittance and the anomalous dispersion characteristics of fluorite. Meticulous deployment of these types of exclusive low-dispersion glass and optimization of power distribution gives Sigma lenses superlative image rendition undiminished by residual chromatic aberration.
