Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS | Sports Lens – Sony E-Mount

The Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS | Sports is a groundbreaking ultra-telephoto prime designed exclusively for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Compact, lightweight, and packed with cutting-edge technology, this lens is the ideal choice for wildlife, aviation, motorsports, and action photography, delivering outstanding reach and image quality without the bulk of traditional super-telephotos.

Outstanding Performance Meets Portability

At just 1,370g and 234.6mm in length, this lens is significantly smaller and lighter than the previous DSLR-based Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM | Sports, making it perfectly suited for handheld shooting in the field.

Key technologies include:

• HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motor – ultra-fast, precise, and near-silent autofocus.

• OS2 stabilisation algorithm – delivers up to 5 stops of effective stabilisation.

• Exclusive low-dispersion glass – maintains sharpness while reducing chromatic aberration.

This combination of portability and performance makes the 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS | Sports a go-to lens for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Professional Build Quality

• Aperture control ring – de-clickable for video and lockable to avoid accidental changes.

• Detachable Arca-Swiss compatible tripod socket – magnesium alloy, lightweight, and easy to remove when handheld shooting.

• TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) construction – reduces weight while maintaining durability and performance across temperature extremes.

• Weather-sealed design – dust- and splash-resistant with a water- and oil-repellent coating on the front element.

This robust build ensures reliable operation in even the harshest outdoor environments.

Advanced Autofocus & Stabilisation

The HLA motor provides speed and precision far beyond conventional stepping motors, ensuring that fast-moving subjects such as birds in flight or race cars remain sharp.

• 5 stops of stabilisation – shoot handheld with confidence in low light or at slower shutter speeds.

• Two OS modes –

  • Mode 1: general stabilisation for still photography.

  • Mode 2: intelligent panning mode, perfect for motorsports and aviation.

• Focus Limiter switch – shortens the focusing range for faster subject acquisition.

• Three AFL buttons* – assignable to custom camera functions for quick access.

*Available functions vary depending on camera body.

Expertly Crafted Optics

The optical design features 20 elements in 14 groups, including convex low-dispersion elements at the front of the lens to reduce axial aberrations while keeping the build compact. Advanced coatings minimise flare and ghosting, even in backlit environments such as stadiums or arenas.

Compared to conventional designs, this lens achieves superior sharpness, clarity, and contrast without the need for diffractive optics – ensuring professional-grade results in a smaller package.

Specifications (Sony E-Mount)

• Lens Construction: 20 elements in 14 groups

• Angle of View: 5°

• Diaphragm Blades: 11 (rounded)

• Minimum Aperture: f/32

• Minimum Focusing Distance: 320cm

• Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:6

• Filter Thread: 95mm

• Dimensions (Diameter × Length): Ø107.6mm × 234.6mm

• Weight: 1,370g

• Mounts Available: L-Mount | Sony E

• L-Mount Barcode: 00-85126-186692

• Sony E Barcode: 00-85126-186654

• Specifications are for L-Mount version

✨ The Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS | Sports for Sony E-Mount redefines the super-telephoto experience – fast, sharp, lightweight, and built for demanding action photographers.