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Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon F (DX) Review

Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM

Main Features

  • 50-200mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 55mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 420g.
  • Diameter: 74mm
  • Length: 102mm
  • Min Focus Distance:1.1m
  • Max Magnification:0.22x
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Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM Overview

Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (DX) mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeGood
SportsGood
PortraitAverage
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingPoor
LandscapeAverage
MacroFair

Reasons to Buy Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
8 Diaphragm Blades
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture

Lens Mount

Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.

Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM has a maximum diameter of 74mm and total length of 102mm when not extended . It weighs 420g / 14.8 oz.

Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM has a filter thread of 55mm.

Focal Range

Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM has a focal range of 50-200mm and 4.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 75-300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 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 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.22x and has a minimum focusing distance of 1.1m.

Aperture

Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 50mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f32 at 200mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
50mm F4 F22
200mm F5.6 F32

Optical Formula

Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 10 groups . Special elements used in this design is 1 SLD glass element.

Lens Hood

Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Popular Comparisons of Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM Lens
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Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM Alternatives in Nikon F (DX) Mount
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED Lens Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED
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APS-C / DX 255gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR Lens Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II Lens Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II
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APS-C / DX 335gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX)
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 50-200mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 4.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.0 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 8
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements 1 SLD glass element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1.1m
Max Magnification 0.22X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micro-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 420g
Diameter 74mm
Length 102mm
Materials Metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 55mm
Filter Notes Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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