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Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM vs Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
  • Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM goes wider (50mm vs 120mm).
  • Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO reaches further (400mm vs 200mm).
Specification comparison
Spec 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO
Brand Sigma Sigma
Mount Sigma SA Sigma SA
Type Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Focal length 50-200mm (wider) 120-400mm
Max aperture f/4.0 (faster) f/4.5
Blades 8 n/a
Groups 10 n/a
Elements 14 n/a
Filter mm 55 n/a
Min focus m 1.1 n/a
Max magnification 0.22 n/a

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM

A 50-200mm f/4-5.6 APS-C short-telephoto zoom lens, the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM is designed for Sigma SA mount bodies, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO

The Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 120-400mm at f/4.5-5.6 for Sigma SA mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer, Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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