Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
This is a APS-C zoom lens for Canon EF, covering 50-100 mm (75-150 mm equivalent in 35mm format) and a maximum aperture of f/1.8. It weighs 1490 g and is weather-sealed, and was released in 2016. That combination suits portrait and low-light photography.
It is a unique telephoto zoom lens designed for APS-C format DSLRs, offering a constant f/1.8 aperture throughout its zoom range. This lens covers popular focal lengths equivalent to 75mm, 90mm, and 135mm in 35mm format, making it ideal for portrait and event photography. The Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) ensures fast and quiet autofocus, with full-time manual focus override. Its optical design includes three FLD and one SLD glass elements to minimize chromatic aberrations, delivering sharp and high-contrast images. The lens's robust construction with dust and splash resistance ensures reliability in various shooting environments.
- f/1.8
- Aperture
- 50–100mm
- Focal
- 1490 g
- Weight
- Apr 2016
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Telephoto zoom lens
- Max Format size
- APS-C
- Focal length
- 50-100 mm (75-150 mm equivalent in 35mm format)
- Image stabilization
- No
- Lens mount
- Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 9 (rounded)
- Optical construction
- 21 elements in 15 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.95 m (37.4 in)
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter size
- 82 mm
- Dimensions
- 93.5 mm (diameter) x 170.7 mm (length)
- Weight
- 1,490 g (3.28 lbs)
- Weather sealing
- Yes (dust and splash resistant)
- Usage
- portrait, sports
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