Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM

$649
8-16 mm
autofocus 2x zoom lens
f/4.5-5.6
variable aperture Sigma HSM Built in focus motor

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sigma SD1.

horizontal angle of view
111.5 - 72.6°
12.5-24.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM vs other Sigma SA lenses

	Very light
	0.6 kg

	Great wide angle lens
	8 mm

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

Cons

The Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM vs other Sigma SA lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Poor macro
	1:8.3 (0.1x)

	Narrow aperture
	f/4.5

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	16 mm

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	8 mm	above average
	Max focal length	16 mm	below average
	Zoom range	2x
	Magnification	1:8.3 (0.1x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/4.5	below average
	Wide maximum	Unknown
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	Unknown
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM	above average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Sigma SA
	Length	Unknown
	Diameter	Unknown
	Filter size	Unknown
	Weight	0.6 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	104.6°	above average
	Telephoto horizontal	65.8°	below average
	Wide vertical	81.6°	above average
	Telephoto vertical	46.7°	below average
	Wide diagonal	114.5°	above average
	Telephoto diagonal	75.7°	below average

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Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM vs other Sigma SA lenses

Cons

The Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM vs other Sigma SA lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM lens?

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