50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art

50-100mm
f/1.8
Zoom
Min focus 0.95 m

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Quick answer

The Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is a standard to short telephoto zoom lens covering 50-100mm at f/1.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

About this lens

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.

Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art specifications

Brand: Sigma
Mount: Canon EF
Focal length: 50-100mm
Maximum aperture: f/1.8
Lens type: Zoom
Format coverage: aps-c
Optical construction: 21 elements in 15 groups
Aperture blades: 9
Autofocus motor: HSM
Minimum focus distance: 0.95 m
Maximum magnification: 0.15x
Filter thread: 82 mm
Length: 170.7 mm
Diameter: 93.5 mm

Specification source: sigmaphoto.com

What can you shoot with the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art?

At 50-100mm this is a standard to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

Everyday and street photography
Natural-perspective portraits
Documentary and travel work
Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings

Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
APS-C	1.6x	80–160mm	12.8–25.4°	15.4–30.3°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art?

It zooms across 50-100mm with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. That makes it a standard to short telephoto lens.

Is the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 50-100mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/1.8.

What is the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 80–160mm on full frame, with a 12.8–25.4° horizontal and 15.4–30.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.