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Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSMSigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSMSigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSMSigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSMSigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSMSigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSMSigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSMSigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSMSigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSMSigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
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185 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 185 reviews of Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the design and price are generally positive. The usability and reliability are also appreciated. Opinions are divided on the size.

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On average, users rate this product 90/100 and experts rate this product 87/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Many are critical about the size.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Lens Review

 

From a focal length range perspective, the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens is without comparison. Featuring a 10x focal length range (500mm/50mm = 10x) that starts with 50mm, this lens can cover a huge range of needs. The 500mm designation at...

May, 2014
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Expert review by : Pop Photo (popphoto.com)

Lens Test: Sigma 50-500mm F/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

 
Jul, 2013
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Expert review by : Jon Tarrant (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Sigma APO 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 EX DG OS HSM

 

An impressive 10x zoom range for just over £1100, but has Sigma been a little over-ambitious with this superzoom optic?

A very versatile lens

Poor performance at 500mm

So has Sigma been over-ambitious? Yes, a little. This would be a much better performer if it were a 50-400mm zoom, especially given that it is compatible with Sigma's 1.4x and 2.0x tele-converters for when extra reach is needed. Similarly, shaving the...

Apr, 2011
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Expert review by : Szymon Starczewski (lenstip.com)

Sigma 50-500 mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

 

The 50-500 mm f/4-6.3 DG EX APO RF HSM model, commonly known also as ”Bigma”, was one of more interesting lenses in the Sigma line-up. It was a real sensation on the market as no other manufacturer has offered so far a lens with 10x high zoom ratio...

solid and robust workmanship ; good or very good image quality in the frame centre practically at all focal lengths ; good image quality at the frame edge for the 50-300 mm range ; chromatic aberration not very burdensome ; slight distortion ;...

f/6.3 fastness already near 220 mm focal length ; image quality at the maximum aperture for 400-500 mm focal lengths range could have been better ; weak image quality at the frame edge in the range of 400-500 mm focal lengths ; work against bright...

May, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Autofocus Lens Nikon

 

versitile

heavy,soft @ full zoom

Sep, 2011
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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

A love-hate relationship

 

I have a love-hate relationship with this lens, but ultimately it's a keeper. Wonderful build quality, solid and rugged, I have put the lens through it's paces and the frustratingly inconsistent auto focus can be a real pain.... demanding perfect...

Durable ; Easily Interchangeable ; Rugged ; Strong Construction

Nov, 2015
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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

A love-hate relationship

 

I have a love-hate relationship with this lens, but ultimately it\'s a keeper. Wonderful build quality, solid and rugged, I have put the lens through it\'s paces and the frustratingly inconsistent auto focus can be a real pain.... demanding perfect...

Durable","Easily Interchangeable","Rugged","Strong Construction

Nov, 2015
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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

WHAT A PIECE OF KIT

 

All round great piece of kit. I'd imagine most photographers using this lens will be quite serious about their photography and working in manual focus, however if you're just using this on autofocus (AF) don't go worrying. The tests I've done with AF...

Consistent Output ; Durable ; Easily Interchangeable ; Rugged ; Sharp Focus ; Strong Construction

Heavy

Sep, 2015
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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

WHAT A PIECE OF KIT

 

All round great piece of kit. I\'d imagine most photographers using this lens will be quite serious about their photography and working in manual focus, however if you\'re just using this on autofocus (AF) don\'t go worrying. The tests I\'ve done with...

Consistent Output","Durable","Easily Interchangeable","Rugged","Sharp Focus","Strong Construction

Heavy

Sep, 2015
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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Sigma 50-500mm lens

 

Excellent quality. Good performance. A bit heavy

Consistent Output","Easily Interchangeable","Quick Focus","Sharp Focus","Strong Construction

Heavy

Oct, 2014
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