Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC vs 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM if
- You want a wider view: 50mm vs 55mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC does not
Spec differences
7 differences| 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC | 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
55-200mm
|
50-200mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.11 m
|
1.1 m
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, max aperture, filter thread, max magnification, aperture blades. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
- Filter thread
- 55 mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.22× both
- Aperture blades
- 8 both
Our notes
Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC
The Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC is an APS-C short-telephoto zoom lens covering 55-200mm at f/4-5.6 for Canon EF mount cameras. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.
Our notes
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM
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