Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art vs 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM
Both are Nikon F lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
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)
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits on APS-C, events and stage, sports in low light
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
10 differences| 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
- Nikon F both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Optical design
- 21 elements / 15 groups both
- Autofocus motor
- HSM both
Our notes
Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
A constant f/1.8 telephoto zoom for APS-C DSLRs that works like a fast 75-150mm prime set. It weighs a lot and takes 82mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/1.8 aperture
- Sharp across the range
- HSM autofocus
- Replaces several primes
Cons
- APS-C only
- Heavy and large
- No stabilization
Our notes
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM
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