Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art vs 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM

Both are Canon EF lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Sigma · 2016

50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art

f/1.8HSM

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50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM

f/2.8HSM

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Pick the 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art if

You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)

Pick the 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM if

You need more reach: 150mm vs 100mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art does not
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.8 m vs 0.95 m

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art and the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM
	50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art	50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM
Type	Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	50-100mm	50-150mm
Max aperture	f/1.8 1⅓ stops faster	f/2.8
Length	170.7 mm	not listed
Diameter	93.5 mm	not listed
Filter thread	82 mm	77 mm
Min focus distance	0.95 m	0.8 m closer
Max magnification	0.15×	0.16× larger
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized
Released	2016	not listed

6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, format, aperture blades, optical design, autofocus motor. Show all

Brand: Sigma both
Mount: Canon EF both
Format: APS-C both
Aperture blades: 9 both
Optical design: 21 elements / 15 groups both
Autofocus motor: HSM both

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Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art

A 50-100mm f/1.8 APS-C fast short-telephoto zoom lens, the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at sports and wildlife.

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