
Canon EF Autofocus OIS
Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
- Focal length
- 17–50 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 565 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 28 cm
- Length
- 91.8 mm
At a Glance
Here is a standard zoom for Canon EF bodies with APS-C sensors, covering 27-80 mm in full-frame terms. It keeps f/2.8 throughout the zoom range and has an optical stabilizer. Magnification reaches 1:5 (0.2x) at a minimum focus distance of 28 cm, and the weight is 565 g. Everyday photography, travel and events are natural uses.
Good for
- Everyday
- Travel
- Events
Worth knowing
- Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 17 mm
- Max. focal length
- 50 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 17
- Groups
- 13
- Weight
- 565 g (1.25 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 28 cm (11.02 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5 (0.2×)
- Length
- 91.8 mm (3.61 in)
- Diameter
- 83.5 mm (3.29 in)
Manufacturer data: sigmaphoto.com, sigma-global.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM fit?
The Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 27-80 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.
Canon EF cameras
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.
Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM | Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) | Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) | Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 17-50 mm | 17-50 mm | 17-50 mm | 18-50 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8-4.5 |
| Weight | 565 g | 430 g | 570 g | 395 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 67 mm | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 28 cm | 27 cm | 29 cm | 30 cm |
| Length | 91.8 mm | 82 mm | 94.5 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | no | yes | yes |
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Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM: FAQ
Does the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM have autofocus?
Yes, the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM has autofocus.
Does the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM have image stabilization?
Yes, the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM weigh?
The Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM weighs 565 g. It is 91.8 mm long with a diameter of 83.5 mm.
What filter size does the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM use?
The Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM is 28 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM a full-frame lens?
No, the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27-80 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
17-50mm · f/2.8
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF)
17-50mm · f/2.8
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
18-50mm · f/2.8-4.5
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm f/2.8 DX
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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
18-55mm · f/3.5-5.6
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
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