My Favorite 500mm Lens - The Sigma 500mm f5.6 is Brilliant!

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[Mtikcus]

I hope to see this on multiple mounts, but the F/5.6 is a good compromise, Noise reduction in post is getting better, high ISO performance is getting better (with a combination of software and hardware improvements)

I honestly think Sigma right now has a good read on the market across mounts and are releasing lenses when it makes sense

[adamadamis]

Very interesting design, glad they managed to make it this compact for a 5.6 lens.

F/5.6 is quite good, especially when compared to the lacklustre F/8 or F/11 offerings.

[DSG]

I got my Nikon 500 f4 FL for 3300 a couple weeks ago. It is my new love

[enricomarconi]

Matt what a heck of a lens that is! I wonder when comparison between the Nikon PF and the new Sigma will come out... anyway, even a Sony version can be used on the Nikon via the newest adaptor for Sony glass that seems working wonders... Yes, it'd be better to wait for a Z mount but when in extremis that option is more than viable imo.

[rga]

This is the telephoto lens you can carry in the bag all the time... The 600mm f/4 is only when you know you go somewhere you'll absolutely need it !
It makes totally sense to me with a Sony alpha body !

[nomadictimbo]

Really hope they release it for Fuji. It'll be an amazing option for the X-Mount system

[philcampbell]

Would love to see this for Z mount and would be an instant pick up. Kudos to Sigma for making this small and affordable, yet with amazing quality. I would be interested to see if they can adopt their lens formulas to maybe a 600mm or longer even.

[urouuroushima]

Love it, hope that they bring it for Z-Mount, too!
Sigma please move quickly!!!

[petripuurunen]

Manufacturers are heading to right direction. These lenses for big masses are what we need.

[Skipsul]

You’re like a kid in a candy store with this one. Must be a good ‘un. Sigma keeps innovating in fun ways.

[sgpork]

I’m still waiting for my 300 GM to ship.. already got 1.4 n 2x tc ready.

[robertbuckley]

Ive just purchased this to go on my sony at the few test images ive taken im certain I'm gonna love it !! Cant wait to get out when the sun shows its face ☀️🌞

[davidjones]

At 5.6 I think if you watch your background you can still get great separation. The smaller, lighter weight is enough to sell me. I will definitely invest in this lens.I already own the Sony 100-400 and at 5.6 at the long end I have no issues with it at all.

[anka]

This is a hit it out of the park lens. I think might get people to switch systems. And also people who don't shoot wildlife/sports might get it and start.

[jaimeduncan]

Hi I don’t know if you have the time to check it: what about the do called “focus breathing ? “ in other words : how close it is to 500mm at close focus ? What about the performance with objects that are very far away (low coverage of the sensor )? I hope you get a review copy for a longer time.

[danncorbit]

I think it's worth having even if you already have a 500mm f4 lens. If you are going to walk around the zoo all day in sunlight the f5.6 is a no brainer. If you're paying big bucks for an African safari and shooting at Golden hour, dawn and dusk, the faster lens is needed.

[michaelappleyard]

It would be interesting to know how well the E-mount version of this lens works on a Nikon Z camera using the Megadap ETZ adapter. That might be the answer!

[erkkisiekkinen]

I have this lens over two months now, using with my 33mpix a7cll, and I its maybe the sharpest lens I ever had. I is maybe even better than Canon EF 500mm IS ll version which I had over ten years. Superb value

[russandloz]

I wish Nikon had made a 500 instead of the 400 4.5 which is also ultra light, but not enough range really. Strangely this lens would be more expensive where are the 500pf on the used market is a bargain

[anthonyhurren]

Cracking lens, I want the for Fuji X please Sigma! 750mm EQ 😃🙏