Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sports for Nikon F is a discontinued super-telephoto with 16 elements in 11 groups, HSM autofocus and a 46mm rear filter holder. An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism gives stable auto exposure in continuous shooting, though Sigma warns that function may be limited on some bodies. Nikon Z5 through Z7 II cameras are listed as usable with the FTZ adapter.
Product released: February 1, 2015
Latest firmware version
Version 1.01, released April 18, 2017
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 18:24 UTC
What's new in version 1.01
It has corrected the phenomenon that 3D-tracking does not work when it is attached with TELE CONVERTER TC-1401 on a Nikon DSLR.* For this update, it requires the firmware of the SIGMA USB DOCK for NIKON to be Ver.1.01 or later.* Before updating the firmware of the 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports for NIKON, Please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to Ver1.4.1 or later for Windows, or Ver1.4.0 or later for Macintosh.
What is Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sports (Nikon F)?
Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sports for Nikon F is a discontinued super-telephoto with 16 elements in 11 groups, HSM autofocus and a 46mm rear filter holder. An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism gives stable auto exposure in continuous shooting, though Sigma warns that function may be limited on some bodies. Nikon Z5 through Z7 II cameras are listed as usable with the FTZ adapter. It was originally released on February 1, 2015.
What is the latest firmware version of Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sports (Nikon F)?
The latest firmware version of Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sports (Nikon F) is 1.01. It was released on April 18, 2017.
What changed in Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sports (Nikon F) firmware version 1.01?
Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sports (Nikon F) firmware version 1.01 includes the following changes: It has corrected the phenomenon that 3D-tracking does not work when it is attached with TELE CONVERTER TC-1401 on a Nikon DSLR.* For this update, it requires the firmware of the SIGMA USB DOCK for NIKON to be Ver.1.01 or later.* Before updating the firmware of the 500mm F4 DG OS HSM | Sports for NIKON, Please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to Ver1.4.1 or later for Windows, or Ver1.4.0 or later for Macintosh.
Where can I download the latest Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sports (Nikon F) firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sports (Nikon F) firmware (version 1.01) are on Sigma's official release page: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/s016_500_4/?mount=nikon-f