Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art

Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art

Telephoto zoom with constant f/1.8 aperture for Portrait, event, low-light photography.

Telephoto zoom lens f/1.8 ef-mount
Portrait
Portrait
Sports
Sports

Lens Review: Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art

The Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art 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.

Specifications

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 (DX), Sigma SA Bayonet
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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Sample Images

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

Portrait from MCM Comic Con London, May 2025

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