The Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports is a full-frame ultra-telephoto prime lens built exclusively for mirrorless cameras, available here in Sony E-mount. It weighs 1300g, features optical image stabilisation, a stepping motor autofocus system, and a 9-blade aperture — making it a practical handhold-able super-telephoto option for sports and wildlife photographers shooting on Sony E cameras.
Key Specifications
- Focal length: 500mm (prime)
- Maximum aperture: f/5.6
- Minimum aperture: f/22
- Aperture blades: 9 (for smooth, rounded bokeh)
- Image stabilisation: Yes (OS — Optical Stabiliser)
- Autofocus motor: Stepping motor
- Weight: 1300g
- Lens mount: Sony E (full-frame mirrorless compatible)
Who is the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports for?
If you shoot birds in flight, motorsports, football on a big pitch, or wildlife at distance, this lens delivers that reach. The 500mm prime focal length gives you serious reach without the bulk of older telephoto designs — 1300g is genuinely handhold-able for extended sessions in the field, especially with OS engaged. The stepping motor AF is fast and quiet, which matters when you're tracking unpredictable subjects. Because it's a prime, you give up zoom flexibility, but what you get back is consistently sharp, high-contrast images across the full frame. Photographers who already own a Sony Alpha body and want a dedicated long-reach lens — rather than a general-purpose zoom like the Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS — will find the Sigma 500mm a compelling choice. It also pairs well with teleconverters if you sometimes need more reach. Whether you're shooting mirrorless full-frame or APS-C (where it becomes an effective 750mm equivalent), this lens performs serious duty. The Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS is worth considering if you need zoom versatility at a shorter range, but for pure 500mm performance at a manageable weight, the Sigma is hard to beat.
Buying a used Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports
Picking up this lens second-hand is a smart move — super-telephoto glass holds its optical quality extremely well, and a pre-owned copy that's been well maintained performs identically to new. Every used lens on Camera-tweedehands.nl is individually photographed and professionally inspected, so you know exactly what you're getting. All items come with a minimum 12 months warranty, giving you full peace of mind. Sigma's build quality on the Sports line is robust by design — these lenses are made to handle outdoor use — so even a second-hand copy is typically in excellent mechanical condition.
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