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Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 DG RF APO Aspherical Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sigma
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,180.00
Buy Used: $750.00
You Save: $430.00 (36%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 2.9
Maximum Focal Length: 500
Minimum Focal Length: 170
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 3.6 x 3.6
MPN: B000CDA7VW
Model: B000CDA7VW
UPC: 085126734275
EAN: 0085126734275
ASIN: B000CDA7VW
Release Date: November 17, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Optimized for digital SLR cameras | | • | Multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting | | • | Features one aspherical lens and three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements | | • | Zoom hood is supplied | | • | Minimum Aperture F32 |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Sigma APO 170-500mm f5-6.3 DG Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras is an ultra-telephoto zoom that offers high performance with both digital or film SLR cameras. Optimized for digital SLR cameras, it features a new multi-layer lens coating and the lens design reduces flare and ghosting. This lens uses one aspherical lens and three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements for excellent correction all types of aberration, resulting in better picture quality on both film and digital SLRs. The new multi-layer lens coating and lens design also creates optimum color balance through the entire zoom range. Ideal for sports, nature, wildlife, and landscape photography, this lens features a five-group zoom and rear focus system that ensures high performance stability and ease of use. Since the front of the lens does not rotate, a circular polarizing filter can be easily attached and usedd. A zoom hood is supplied with the lens to prevent flare and ghosting as well as extraneous light that's harmful to image quality. A removable tripod collar is also included as a standard component.
Product Description
This compact ultra telephoto zoom lens covers a range up to 500mm and optimized for digital SLR cameras. The multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting. This lens uses one aspherical lens and three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements for excellent correction all types of aberration, resulting in better picture quality on both film and digital SLRs.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
Great lens January 18, 2008
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I can't hold the darn thing steady under 1/100 sec, so with a tripod, it's awesome, otherwise you'll need a steady hand in lower light.
March update - I've gotten better at hand-holding this lens using shutter-priority on my Canon 40D, especially in strong light, but with a tripod it really does do a fabulous job.
Great for sports November 4, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought this lens to shoot pictures of my son's football games. It has been fantastic and very clear. Lens creep is an issue but not one that has really bothered me. The price on Amazon was great as I had priced it in NYC and most retailers wanted twice as much if not more.
A great lens for the price. July 9, 2007
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This is an extremely versatile lens capable of handling many different shooting situations. I have been using this lens for a couple years now and my only complaint is that there is no zoom lock so in between shots where the lens is pointed up at a fairly steep angle you will need to make sure that the zoom is still in it's intended position. I'ts not exactly a walk around lens because of it's size and weight. It is a good lens to have for shooting wild life or taking photos of the moon. I compared it to the Tokina 400mm lens. This lens was far superior to the Tokina. and as good as the Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Super Telephoto Lens. The only advantage is that the Canon had zoom lock.
This lens takes amazing photos. I am very happy with the quality of photos that I get, great color, sharpness and contrast. It comes with a tripod coller, a great carrying case and a hood.
I am very happy with this lens.
Great Performer March 12, 2007
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I own two lenses from Sigma, and I love them both. This ultra telephoto lens is possibly the best bang for your buck in the focal its focal range. If there is a better one in its class I've yet to see it. Manual Focus ring is well placed, easy access, we all like that, right? Sharpness has not been an issue for me at all; you will need a tripod in most situation, but you should be using one all the time, shame on you if you don't! jk, The only gripe I have with this lens is that it does not feature a "zoom lock" as this is a fairly heavy lens, creep can be an issue if you are carrying it around and not shoot. I highly recommend this lens. 5 stars no questions asked.
Can't afford the Bigma? Buy this! August 3, 2006
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
Much has been written praising the Sigma 50-500mm zoom lens, often called the "Bigma." This lens is clearly its equal in everything but zoom range. I was very surprised when I purchased mine, used, and discovered that its sharpness was much better than I expected, and its autofocus speed every bit fast enough for challenging subjects like sports. The price I paid for this under-rated lens was about a third the price of a new Bigma, so I am extremely pleased with the bargain I got.
My only beef with this lens is the "zoom creep" that results when you tilt the camera/lens downwards. The smooth zooming action apparently results in zooming even when you don't want it to.
If you need a 500mm top end, and can live with a 170mm minimum zoom, this lens may be what you need. In my case, the 50mm short end of the Bigma wasn't wide enough, so I am happier with my 170mm-500mm zoom and a companion 18mm-200mm lens that together cover the full range I need.
This lens is available in a variety of mounts, including the Canon mount listed here, as well as fittings for Minolta and Nikon (my own choice.)
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