Sigma 50-500 mm f/4-6.3 DG EX APO RF HSM vs Sigma 50-500 mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | Image Stabilization |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Wildlife | Wildlife Video |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 50-500 mm | 50-500 mm |
| Aperture | f/4 | f/4.5 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 1 m | 0.5 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 1840 g | 1970 g |
| Length | 218.5 mm | 219 mm |
| Diameter | 95 mm | 104.4 mm |
| Filter Thread | 86 mm | 95 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2001 | 2010 |
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Comparing Sigma 50-500 mm f/4-6.3 DG EX APO RF HSM (50-500 mm, f/4) and Sigma 50-500 mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM (50-500 mm, f/4.5).
Sigma 50-500 mm f/4-6.3 DG EX APO RF HSM is the lightest at 1840 g, Sigma 50-500 mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM weighs 1970 g.
Sigma 50-500 mm f/4-6.3 DG EX APO RF HSM offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Sigma 50-500 mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM can focus closest at 0.5 m minimum focus distance.
Sigma 50-500 mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM includes image stabilization.
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