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

$159
50-200 mm
autofocus 4x zoom lens
f/4-5.6
variable aperture Designed for APS-C Nikon DX Sigma OS Image stabilized Sigma HSM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11 users at B&H Photo Video

"Amazing Lens for the price. Images are crisp, clear, and gorgeous. Fantastic!"

"Good clear glass, good auto focus. holds up to the rigors of Iraq pretty well."

"Shots taken in the middle of the zoom range aren't always as sharp as they should be (it varies)."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
39.6 - 10.3°
50-200mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200.

horizontal angle of view
26.6 - 6.8°
76.5-305mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX lenses

	Telephoto lens
	200 mm

	More advanced image stabilization
	Sigma OS

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

Cons

The Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Low max f/stop
	f/5.6

	Narrow aperture
	f/4

The Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX wildlife lenses

	Poor zoom range
	4x

Specifications

General

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

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

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

	Lens mount	Nikon DX
	Length	102 mm
	Diameter	74 mm
	Filter size	55 mm
	Weight	Unknown
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	26.6°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	6.8°	above average
	Wide vertical	17.7°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	4.5°	above average
	Wide diagonal	31.6°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	8.1°	above average

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

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Katietaco

(7:15 AM, December 27, 2011)

is this lens a better telephoto lens than
http://lenshero.com/lens/Nikon-AF-S-DX-VR-55-200mm-f4-5.6G-IF-ED-lens ? and if so, why?

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

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX lenses

Cons

The Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX lenses

The Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX wildlife lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

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

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