Sigma APO 170–500mm F/5–6.3 Camera lens

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Sigma APO 170–500mm F/5–6.3 lens for Sony/Minolta A mount, near mint and tested and working.

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Description from the seller

Condition: Near Mint

Brief description:
Sigma APO 170–500mm F/5–6.3 ultra-telephoto zoom lens designed for Sony / Minolta A mount cameras. Offering exceptional reach in a relatively portable design, this lens is ideal for wildlife, sports, aviation, and distant landscape photography. The APO optical construction helps reduce chromatic aberration, delivering sharp and well-controlled images throughout the zoom range.
The optics are clean and clear with no noticeable haze or fungus. Mechanical functions operate correctly, and focus operation is smooth. The exterior remains in very clean condition with minimal signs of use.
Included accessories: front cap, rear cap, tripod collar, lens hood, and Kenko L37 Professional protective filter.

Specifications:
Focal length: 170–500mm
Maximum aperture: f/5–6.3
Mount: Sony / Minolta A
Focus: Autofocus (AF) / Manual focus (MF)
Made in Japan

Weight (in kg): approx. 1.34
Size (in cm): approx. 8.6 × 18.4 (without hood)

Material: Metal and high-grade engineering plastic
Colour: Black

Shipping method:
Shipped via DHL or EMS, fully tracked and carefully packaged.

Import duties and taxes may apply depending on your country’s regulations.
These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
In Europe, import duties are typically around 20–30% of the total price.

Collector’s note:
The Sigma APO 170–500mm is recognised for making extreme telephoto photography accessible while maintaining dependable optical quality. Lenses from this era represent an important stage in DSLR development, and clean, fully functional examples are becoming increasingly desirable among photographers and collectors seeking dedicated long-range optics.

Condition: Near Mint

Brief description:
Sigma APO 170–500mm F/5–6.3 ultra-telephoto zoom lens designed for Sony / Minolta A mount cameras. Offering exceptional reach in a relatively portable design, this lens is ideal for wildlife, sports, aviation, and distant landscape photography. The APO optical construction helps reduce chromatic aberration, delivering sharp and well-controlled images throughout the zoom range.
The optics are clean and clear with no noticeable haze or fungus. Mechanical functions operate correctly, and focus operation is smooth. The exterior remains in very clean condition with minimal signs of use.
Included accessories: front cap, rear cap, tripod collar, lens hood, and Kenko L37 Professional protective filter.

Specifications:
Focal length: 170–500mm
Maximum aperture: f/5–6.3
Mount: Sony / Minolta A
Focus: Autofocus (AF) / Manual focus (MF)
Made in Japan

Weight (in kg): approx. 1.34
Size (in cm): approx. 8.6 × 18.4 (without hood)

Material: Metal and high-grade engineering plastic
Colour: Black

Shipping method:
Shipped via DHL or EMS, fully tracked and carefully packaged.

Import duties and taxes may apply depending on your country’s regulations.
These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
In Europe, import duties are typically around 20–30% of the total price.

Collector’s note:
The Sigma APO 170–500mm is recognised for making extreme telephoto photography accessible while maintaining dependable optical quality. Lenses from this era represent an important stage in DSLR development, and clean, fully functional examples are becoming increasingly desirable among photographers and collectors seeking dedicated long-range optics.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Lens mount type
Minolta A / Sony A
Brand
Sigma
Model/ type nr
APO 170–500mm F/5–6.3
Physical condition
Near mint
Functional condition
Tested and working
Designer/Artist/Maker
Sigma
Estimated Period
1990-2000
JapanVerified
Private

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