SPORTS 500mm F4 DG OS HSM
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- •Top-level optical performance and functionality
- •Magnesium alloy barrel
- •HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) delivers high AF speed
- •Optical Stabilizer (OS) system
- •Enhanced dust and splash resistant structure
- •Water- and oil-repellent front coating
- •Exclusive low-dispersion glass
- •Tripod socket with 90° click stops
- •AF function switch with preset AF modes
- •Focus limiter, OS mode switch, focus mode switch
- •Carbon fiber lens hood
SIGMA'S FLAGSHIP SPORTS-LINE LENS
Sigma’s flagship Sports-line lens is a full-frame, fast aperture, ultra-telephoto prime designed for sports, wildlife, aviation and motorsport photography. The lens combines exceptional optical performance with outstanding functionality, portability, focusing capability and build quality. With a highly advanced optical design that delivers staggering detail at all apertures in all areas of the frame, the 500mm F4 is built to meet the needs of professional photographers capturing fast-moving subjects in the most challenging of conditions.
The lens features an enhanced dust- and splash-proof construction, an intelligent two-mode Optical Stabilizer system, a manual override function, focus recall, an AF function switch, HSM focusing technology and a drop-in filter holder. It’s also compatible with Sigma’s teleconverters and USB Dock.

Angle of View
Telephoto
Camera type
DSLR
Lens Mount
SIGMA SA-mount, Canon EF mount, Nikon F mount
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
350cm / 137.8in.
Maximum magnification ratio
1:6.5
Filter size
φ46mm (Rear)
Dimensions (diameter x length)
φ144.8mm × 380.3mm / φ5.7in. × 15in.
*The length of a lens is measured from the filter surface to its mount.
Weight
SIGMA SA-mount:
3,310g
Edition number
S016
The three-digit code on the surface of the lens is to indicate the year the lens was first released. (Since it is different from the year of manufacture, the release year and edition number may not match depending on the mount.)
Supplied Accessories
Case, LENS HOOD, LH1388-01, COVER LENS CAP LC-185E, FILTER HOLDER WITH WR PROTECTOR 46MM, REAR CAP LCR II, TRIPOD SOCKET TS-91
Mount / Product Barcode
SIGMA SA-mount:00-85126-18556-5(DISCONTINUED), Canon EF mount:00-85126-18554-1(DISCONTINUED), Nikon F mount:00-85126-18555-8(DISCONTINUED)
Specifications Info
* All figures calculated by SIGMA SA mount., * The Nikon mount version of this lens includes an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism. Functionality may be limited on some camera bodies. *For Nikon F mount cameras, please see Nikon camera compatibility, * Although dust and splash resistant structure allows the lens to be used in light rain, it is not the same as being waterproof.
SPORTS 500mm F4 DG OS HSM