Sigma Canon RF mount Standard zoom
Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary
Quick answer
The Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary is a standard to short telephoto zoom lens covering 50-120mm at f/2.8 for the Canon RF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- APS-C (80–192mm equiv.)
- 18 Canon RF cameras
- Focal
- 50–120mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8–22
- Weight
- 410g
- Filter
- 55mm
- Min focus
- 0.23m
- AF motor
- Linear motor
What 50-120mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.6× → 80–192mm
- 12.9–30.3° 10.7–25.4° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 50mm (and 120mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorSigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 50-120mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Optical construction
- 18 elements in 13 groups
- Aperture blades
- 11
- Image stabilization
- Yes
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- Linear motor
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.23 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.33×
Physical
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 410 g
- Length
- 97 mm
- Diameter
- 69 mm
Specification source: sigma-global.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary?
At 50-120mm 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 bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary use?
It uses the Canon RF mount, so it fits Canon RF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary?
It zooms across 50-120mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard to short telephoto lens.
Is the Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 50-120mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 80–192mm on full frame, with a 10.7–25.4° horizontal and 12.9–30.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary fit?
Any Canon RF-mount camera, including Canon EOS R, Canon EOS R1, Canon EOS R10, Canon EOS R100, and Canon EOS R3 and 13 more.
Alternatives for Canon RF from other brands
All Canon RF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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