Sigma Nikon F mount Telephoto Zoom
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Quick answer
The Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 50-200mm at f/4.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
- APS-C (75–300mm equiv.)
- 54 Nikon F cameras
- Focal
- 50–200mm
- Aperture
- f/4–22
- Filter
- 55mm
- Min focus
- 1.1m
- AF motor
- HSM
What 50-200mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 75–300mm
- 8.2–32.2° 6.9–27° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 50mm (and 200mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorSigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 50-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 10 groups
- Aperture blades
- 8
- Image stabilization
- Yes
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- HSM
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.1 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.22×
Physical
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
General
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
Specification source: sigma-global.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 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.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F 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.
Which cameras does the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D1, Nikon D100, Nikon D200, Nikon D2H, and Nikon D3 and 49 more.
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