Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG vs Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG and Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Name | Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG | Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Release Year | 2005 | 2005 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 6400 USD | 629 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | YesNote. See below for further information |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Motor Type | No information | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 400 cm | 300 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Maximum Aperture | F4,5 |
F5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F5 at 170 mm F6,3 at 500 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 13 elements / 11 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Focal Length | 500 mm | 170-500 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
330 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 123 mm | 92 mm |
| Length | 350 mm | 232 mm |
| Weight | 3150 gr | 1345 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 46 mm | 86 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH1236-01 184 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
