Testing of Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM :
1) Weight about 2.7kgs
2) Using tripod or monopod
3) Must have room in camera bag
4) Must have enough light
5) Zoom range is awesome
Specific detail as follows:
Lens Construction – 22 Elements in 6 GroupsAPO Tele Converter -1.4X MF 2X MFAngle of View – 46.8-5.0Number of Diaphragm Blades -9Minimum Aperture -f22Minimum Focusing Distance – 50-180 cm / 19.7-70.9 inFilter Size (mm) – 95Maximum Magnifications – 1:3.1Dimensions -(Diameter x Length) 104.4×219 mm/4.1×8.6 inWeight – 1970g / 69.5oz.Fits Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax
Downside for this lens is its size and weight.
Need to get another camera bag for this Bigma lens!