Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX RF HSM Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras

Product Description:

Sigma is proud to introduce a new addition to the EX series of lenses, the 50-500mm f/4-6.3 APO EX Hyperzoom. This magnificent superzoom encompasses all popular focal lengths from the 50mm "normal" to 500mm ultra-telephoto; a 10: 1 zoom ratio, providing tremendous versatility. The use of an apochromatic design and four elements composed of SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass, plus a seven group zoom system and multi-coated optics, enable this wide-ranging zoom lens to provide a high level of performance, as well as versatility. It also employs a rear focus system to insure quick, convenient manual focus and a non-rotating front barrel. This, coupled with Sigma's HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), provide quiet, responsive autofocus function, plus "full time" manual focus. This lens also features a Zoom Lock mechanism to help eliminate "zoom creep" when the lens is tilted up or down. The use of magnesium in the tripod mount helps reduce the weight of this lens, while maintaining the strength and rigidity necessary to support it. A custom bayonet "Perfect Hood" is provided to protect the front of the lens from extraneous light. Nature and sports photographers will appreciate the performance and versatility of this amazing new superzoom lens from Sigma.The 735-306 features Nikon F mount.
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • Dedicated to Nikon AF SLR cameras
  • Silent hyper-sonic motor (HSM) focusing system
  • Full-time manual focus can be used at any time
  • Nonrotating front barrel
  • Zoom lock mechanism helps reduce "zoom creep" distortion
  • BatteriesIncluded: 0
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Sigma
  • EAN: 0085126735555
  • IsFragile: 0
  • Label: SIGMA
  • LensType: Zoom lens
  • Manufacturer: SIGMA
  • Model: 735-306
  • MPN: 735-306
  • NumberOfItems: 1
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: Photography
  • ProductTypeName: CAMERA_LENS_FILTERS
  • Publisher: SIGMA
  • SKU: 253091177
  • Studio: SIGMA
  • UPC: 085126735555

Customer Reviews

You'll never buy anything but a Sigma HSM lens again!2004-01-31
This is was my first Sigma EX HSM lens. The 50-500mm was just too good to pass up for the price. While I've had other Sigma lens I purchased them mostly for the price. The quality was OK/acceptable. But these EX HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) lens are the finest quality lens I've ever put my hands on! They are mostly metal vs mostly plastic. They are smooth as silk and extremely FAST focus. They seem not to seach back and forth as much for the focal point--they lock on almost immediately. This lens makes brilliant true color shots and works great with my Nikon D100. With the digital camera 1.4x factor this lens is like having a 70-700 on a film camera. The only note is the lens is HEAVY like as in 4lbs! You really can't imagine it until you mount it on the camera and shoot--you'll need a mono/tripod for using the 500mm. The lens comes with a beautiful case and a high-tech lens shade. You'll never buy anything but a Sigma HSM lens again. Too bad they don't make the HSM for all their models.
Great zoom for the price2000-11-03
Sigma 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX RF HSM is a new addition to Sigma family of EX grade lenses. EX stands for "excellence" and is the high end of the manufacturing line. It means that the build quality of this lens is very good. You are not likely to end up with front glass falling out as it happens on some consumer-grade products. The quality of optics is rated "good" in its category of the wide-range zooms by www.photozone.de. However, this "good" is bordering with "average", so don't expect crisp sharpness of the prime lenses especially at wide open aperture at 500mm. The lens is heavy and very big. People will definitely notice it when you carry it around. Hood, case and the tripod collar should come with the lens, which is a plus. Filters, though, may be quite expensive. The lens has no image stabilizer which make a tripod or a monopod necessary when you shoot for slide film. However, for digital or for 4x6 prints it may be okay. The big plus is that you don't have to change lenses when a different focal length is needed. Another big plus is its price. Nobody can beat Sigma in that. I recommend this lens for those who cannot afford long focal primes or for those who prefer the convenience of all-in-one.

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