Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO Specifications

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Product
Name Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO

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Manufacturer Sigma
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2005
MSRP 629 USD
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Lens Type
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Mount Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
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Motor Type N/A
Focus Method No information
Closest Focusing Distance 300 cm
Aperture
Maximum Aperture F5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F5 at 170 mm
F6,3 at 500 mm
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Diaphragm Blades No information
Optics
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information
Focal Length
Focal Length 170-500 mm
Zoom Range 330 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A
Image Stabilization No
Image Stabilization CIPA rating N/A
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating
Physical
Weather Sealing No
Diameter 92 mm
Length 232 mm
Weight 1345 gr
Other
Filter Type Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 86 mm
Lens Hood Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A
Tripod Collar Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A