Quick answer
The Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC is a standard to telephoto zoom lens covering 55-200mm at f/4.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
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.
Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 55-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 8
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.11 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.22x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC?
At 55-200mm this is a standard to 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 moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 55–200mm | 10.3–36.2° | 12.3–42.9° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 88–320mm | 6.4–23.1° | 7.7–27.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC?
It zooms across 55-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 55-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 88–320mm on full frame, with a 6.4–23.1° horizontal and 7.7–27.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
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