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Quick answer
The Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM is a standard to telephoto zoom lens covering 50-200mm at f/4.0 for the Sigma SA mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
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 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Sigma SA
- Focal length
- 50-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 10 groups
- Aperture blades
- 8
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.1 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.22x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM?
At 50-200mm 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 | 50–200mm | 10.3–39.6° | 12.3–46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 75–300mm | 6.9–27° | 8.2–32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM use?
It uses the Sigma SA mount, so it fits Sigma SA cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM?
It zooms across 50-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 50-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 75–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–27° horizontal and 8.2–32.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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