Quick answer
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
Verdict
A unique and impressive lens for APS-C portrait and event work.
About this lens
The Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is an APS-C fast short-telephoto zoom lens covering 50-100mm at f/1.8 for Nikon F mount cameras, 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
- Nikon F
- 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?
- Portraits on APS-C
- Events and stage
- Sports in low light
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 | 1.5x | 75–150mm | 13.7–27° | 16.4–32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the full-frame equivalent of the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8?
On Nikon DX bodies it frames like roughly 75-150mm, covering short portrait to medium telephoto range.
Does the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 Art have stabilization?
No. Stabilization has to come from the camera body if it offers it; otherwise use a faster shutter speed or a tripod.
Can it be used on a Nikon full-frame body?
It mounts, but it is an APS-C design, so the camera must use its DX crop mode.
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