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Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM Canon EF Review

Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM

Main Features

  • 50-150mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 1350g.
  • Diameter: 86mm
  • Length: 198mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.8m
  • Max Magnification:0.16x
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Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Overview

Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.

Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM is also available in Nikon F (DX) and Sigma SA mounts.

Focal Range

Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM has a focal range of 50-150mm and 3.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 80-240mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compare to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.16x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.8m. 0.16x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 50mm all the way to the 150mm .

Optical Formula

Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM's optical formula consists of 21 elements in 15 groups . Special elements used in this design is 4 SLD glass elements.

Lens Hood

Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM is available in Black color.

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Pros and Cons of Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM


PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Internal Focusing
Fast and Bright at Wide end
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Constant f2.8 Aperture throughout the range

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Heavy
Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM Alternatives in Canon EF Mount
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Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f2.8 DX Lens Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f2.8 DX
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Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 50-150mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 3.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 21
Optical Groups 15
Special Elements 4 SLD glass elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.8m
Max Magnification 0.16X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1350g
Diameter 86mm
Length 198mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
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