Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
$159
50-200 mm
autofocus 4x zoom lens
f/4-5.6
variable aperture
  • Designed for APS-C Canon EF-S
  • Sigma OS Image stabilized
  • Sigma HSM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying

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B&H Photo Video

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19 users at B&H Photo Video

"Great for close ups of action (sports), wildlife and portraits."

"For beginers and entusiasts it's a great choice."

"Its a little bit heavy if you never used a telephoto zoom but you quickly get used to it."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon T4i.

Canon Rebel T3i
25.1 - 6.4°
horizontal angle of view
80.5-323mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF-S lenses

Max focal length Telephoto lens Help
200 mm
Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Sigma OS

The Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF-S wildlife lenses

Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast

Cons

The Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF-S lenses

Aperture Narrow aperture Help
f/4
Wide maximum Low max f/stop Help
f/5.6

The Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs other Canon EF-S wildlife lenses

Zoom range Very poor zoom range Help
4x

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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50 mm
Max focal length
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200 mm
Zoom range
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4x
Magnification
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1:4.5 (0.2x)

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/4
below average below average
Wide maximum
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f/5.6
below average below average
Tele minimum
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f/5.6
below average below average
Tele maximum
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f/5.6
below average below average

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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Sigma HSM
above average above average
Image stabilization
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Sigma OS
above average above average
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Canon EF-S
Length
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102 mm
Diameter
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74 mm
Filter size
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55 mm
Weight
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Unknown

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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25.1°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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6.4°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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16.9°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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4.3°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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30°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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7.7°
above average above average

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef lens?

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Imelda (5:55 PM, April 15, 2012)
I have this lense or a year but how come suddenly I can't use the Auto Focus of this lens ?? Any suggestions?