Sigma 500mm F/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens

Sigma 500mm F/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens

In The Box

• Sigma 500mm F/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens
• Front Lens Cap
• Rear Lens Cap
• Tripod Socket
• Lens Strap
• Allen Wrench
• Lens Hood
• Screw x 2

Sigma 500mm F/5.6 DG DN OS Sports Lens

The Sigma 500mm F/5.6 DG DN OS Sports is a full-frame ultra-telephoto prime lens designed for mirrorless cameras — available in Sony E-mount and Leica L-mount. Part of Sigma’s “Sports” line, it emphasises high optical performance, robust build quality (dust & splash resistant), and portability relative to many 500 mm primes. The lens features a 20-element/14-group optical design (including 3 FLD and 2 SLD elements) for full-frame sensors. With an 11-blade rounded diaphragm, a minimum focusing distance of 3.2 m (320 cm), and maximum magnification of 1:6, it is tuned for wildlife, sports, aviation and other long-reach applications. The lens also incorporates optical image stabilization (Sigma’s OS2 algorithm, up to ~5 stops of compensation) and a high-response linear actuator (HLA) for autofocus. The compactness and weight (≈1.365 kg for Sony E version) make it unusually portable for a 500 mm prime.

Key Features

• 500 mm fixed focal length — ideal for wildlife, sports, aviation, long-reach situations
• Maximum aperture: f/5.6; Minimum aperture: f/32
• Full-frame coverage (DG) designed for mirrorless (DN) systems — Sony E and Leica L mounts
• Optical construction: 20 elements in 14 groups (3 FLD + 2 SLD) for high aberration correction.
• 11-blade rounded diaphragm for pleasing out-of-focus rendering.
• Minimum focusing distance: 3.20 m / 126.0 in. ; Maximum magnification: 1:6 (≈0.17×)
• Filter size: Ø95 mm
• Dimensions: Ø107.6 mm × Length ~234.6 mm (L-Mount) / ~236.6 mm (Sony E)
• Weight: approximately 1,370 g (L-Mount) / 1,365 g (Sony E)
• Weather-sealed construction, manual aperture ring, focus-limiter switch, custom mode, detachable tripod socket.

Best Suitable

• Wildlife photographers needing a long-reach prime lens but with much more manageable weight and size compared to older 500 mm or 600 mm primes.
• Sports and aviation shooters who benefit from the fixed focal length’s optical quality and fast AF/OS system.
• Enthusiasts and professionals using Sony E or Leica L mirrorless systems who want a high-quality telephoto prime without the bulk of bigger primes.
• Tripod/travel scenarios where a 500 mm lens is needed but portability remains important.