Sigma AF 200-500 mm f/ 2.8 APO EX DG Lens Instruction Manual

Thank you very much for purchasing a Sigma Lens. In order to get the 
maximum performance and enjoyment out of your Sigma lens, please 
read this instruction booklet thoroughly before you start to use the lens. 

Please make sure that the following standard accessories are included 
with your lens. If any of them is missing, contact the retailer from whom 
you purchased your lens immediately. 

 

1. Lens body   

(Lens Hood, Filter Holder, DG UV Filter and Rear Cap supplied)

2. 400-1000mm F5.6 Attachment 

(Front Cap and Rear Cap supplied) 

3. Safety Strap 
4. Dedicated Circular Polarizing (C-PL) Filter 
5. Li-ion Battery BP-21

（Battery Cover is included） 

6. Battery Charger BC-21 
7. Battery Charger Cable 
8. Carrying Case 
9. Instruction Manual 

10. Warranty Card 
11. SIGMA Limited Warranty & Service Network 

 body 

1. Lens Hood 
2. Safety Strap Cringle 
3. Carrying Handle   
4. Tripod Socket 
5. Focus Mode Switch 
6. m/ft Switch Button 
7. LCD Panel 
8. Rear Barrel Fixing Knob 
9. Filter Holder 

10. Filter Holder Fixing Knob 
11. Focus Limiter 
12. Battery Compartment Cover 
13. Battery Compartment Cover Fixing Knob   
14. Zoom Ring 
15. Filter Rotator Ring 
16. Focus Ring 
17. Mount 

 
400-1000mm F5.6 Attachment 

18. Mount (For attaching to the lens body ) 
19. Lens Detachment Lever   
20. Mount (For attaching to the camera body) 

APO lenses use high reflective index and low dispersion glass in some 
lens elements.    This special glass normally has some tiny air bubbles 
but it does not affect the optical performance of your lens. 

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This lens functions in the same way as a G Type auto-focus Nikon 
lens (without an aperture ring). Functions may be restricted 
depending on the lens/camera combination. For more details, please 
refer to the camera’s instruction manual. 

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The AF function of this lens can be used with cameras that support 
built-in lens motors.   

 

  Warning !! 

Using the product and disregarding this warning sign may cause serious 
injury or other dangerous results. 

 

  Caution !!

 

Using the product disregarding this caution sign may cause injury or 
damage. 

 

 (Lens and Attachment) 

 

After attaching a lens, do not look directly at the sun, through the 
viewfinder. Doing so can cause damage to the eye or loss of 
eyesight. 

 

Do not look at the sun with the lens of your camera; otherwise you 
can lose your eyesight. 

 

The weight of this lens is very heavy. When using the safety strap, 
please avoid causing any injury to your body. 

 (Lens and Attachment) 

 

Do not aim your lens or camera & lens combinations toward the 
sun; light entering through the lens could cause damage to eyes or 
fire. 

 

The mount part of the lens is complicated. Improper usage may 
cause injury. 

 

Please select a sturdy tripod that is capable of supporting this lens. 
If the tripod is not sturdy enough, it may cause the lens to fall. 

 

When carrying the lens body while the camera body is attached, 
please grip the lens from its carrying handle. If you carry the lens 
by holding the camera body only, the mount part of the lens or the 
camera body may brake. 

(Battery and Battery Charger)

 

Keep batteries in a safe place out of children’s reach. If a battery is 
swallowed, call for emergency medical aid immediately. 

 

Do not use any battery other than the designated battery types. 
Doing so may cause battery explosion, battery leakage, lems 
damage, injury or fire. 

 

Do not use any battery other than that specified in this booklet. 
Otherwise, it might cause battery explosion, battery leakage, lens 
damage, injury or fire. 

 

Avoid any shock, shake and drop. Ignoring this warning may cause 
battery explosion, or battery leakage, resulting in injury or fire. 

 

Never disassemble, short circuit, heat, batteries or put batteries 
into fire. Ignoring this warning may cause battery explosion, battery 
leakage, injury or fire. 

 

Please only use charger with dedicated battery. Charging other 
battery types causes battery explosion, battery leakage, lens 
damage, injury or fire. 

 

If for some reason, the camera, lens or batteries emit smoke, or if 
overheating or the smell of burning is detected, remove the 
batteries, taking care to avoid being burned, Take the camera and 
the lens to the retailer where you bought it, or to an authorized 
Sigma service station. 

 

Please follow all guidelines, rules and regulations of your 
community regarding the disposal of batteries.     

 

If you do not use the lens for a long period of time, remove the 
battery. 

 

Do not attempt to modify or disassemble this product. Doing so can 
cause fire or electric shock. 
If water or a foreign object gets into the battery charger, unplug 
from the AC outlet immediately. It could cause fire or electric shock.

 

Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord, or pull it, bend it 
unduly, or heat it. It could damage the cord, and could cause fire or 
electric shock. 

 

Do not use this product with AC voltage other than the specified 
power supply voltage (AC100V - 240V). Doing so could cause fire 
or electric shock. 

 

Use a safety approved AC power cord as is specified by each 
country. 

(Battery and Battery Charger)

 

Do not pull the AC power cord, when disconnecting the battery 
charger from the AC outlet. It could cause fire or electric shock due 
to damaged cord. Always take hold of the molded AC plug, when 
unplugging it from the outlet. 

 

Do not cover the Battery Charger with cloth, cushions, etc. It could 
cause excessive heat, deform the case, and cause fire. 

When

 Battery Charger is not used unplug it from the AC outlet. 

A lithium ion battery BP-21 is provided with this lens.  Charge the 
battery, before using the camera first time.    Please charge the battery 
by the supplied battery charger BC-21, when no charge remains. 
 
 

Connect the power cable to the 
charger and insert the plug into 
the wall outlet. 

 
 

Attach the battery, by sliding it in 
the direction of the arrow, as 
shown in the diagram. 

 

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Charge lamp will be on during 
charging. 

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It takes about 150 minutes to 
recharge the battery. 

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Required time for recharging the 
battery depends on the ambient 
temperature and status of 
recharge level. 

 
When the charge lamp goes out, 
charging is completed. 
 
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 Remove the battery from the charger and remove the power cable 

plug from the wall outlet. 

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 We recommend charging the battery before using the camera again.   

If it is not used for several days, battery performance decreases. 

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In the case that the number of possible shots will decrease 
extremely after charging, it may indicate the end of battery life.  
Please purchase a new battery. 

 

To open the battery compartment cover, turn the battery 
compartment cover fixing knob counter-clockwise, as shown in the 
instruction. 

Insert the battery until it reaches the contact points of the lens as 
shown in the illustration. 

Insert the battery until it locks into place. 

Close the battery compartment cover and then turn the battery 
compartment cover fixing knob clockwise to fix the battery 
compartment cover in place. 

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 If the battery compartment cover is turned in its improper position, the 

battery compartment cover may brake. 

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 Inserting the battery will “reset” the lens. Resetting the lens will set 

the zoom position to the wide focal length and set the focusing to the 
infinity, automatically. In addition, all icons in the LCD panel will blink 
and shooting will not be possible.    It will be possible to take a picture 
once the lens is reset. 

 

Eject the battery by sliding the battery 
compartment cover latch in the direction of 
the arrow, as shown in the illustration. 
 
 

 

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APO 200-500mm F2.8/400-1000mm F5.6 EX DG