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Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus

Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM

Focal length
500 mm
Aperture
f/4.5
Weight
3150 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
400 cm
Length
350 mm
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At a Glance

With 500 mm of focal length and an f/4.5 aperture, this full-frame super-telephoto prime for Nikon F-mount is aimed at wildlife, birds and sports. Autofocus, ELD glass, internal focusing and a drop-in filter slot are part of the design. There is no stabilizer. The weight is 3.15 kg and the minimum focus distance is 4 m.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 3.2 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
  • No optical stabilizer: on DSLRs without sensor stabilization, short shutter times or a tripod are needed.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
500 mm
Max. focal length
500 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4.5
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
11
Groups
8
Weight
3,150 g (6.94 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
400 cm (157.48 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.7 (0.13×)
Length
350 mm (13.78 in)
Diameter
123 mm (4.84 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM fit?

The Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 750 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensSigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSMNikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VRNikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4D ED-IF IINikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR
Focal length500 mm500 mm500 mm500 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5f/4f/4f/4
Weight3,150 g3,090 g3,430 g3,880 g
Filter diameter46 mm40.5 mm52 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance400 cm360 cm440 cm400 cm
Length350 mm387 mm394 mm391 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesnoyes
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Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM: FAQ

Does the Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM weigh?

The Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM weighs 3,150 g. It is 350 mm long with a diameter of 123 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM use?

The Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM takes 46 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM is 400 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 750 mm in full-frame terms.

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