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Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art

Canon EF Autofocus

Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art

Focal length
50–100 mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Weight
1490 g
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
95 cm
Length
170.7 mm

At a Glance

On Canon EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor, this 50-100 mm telephoto zoom gives an 80-160 mm full-frame equivalent view. The constant f/1.8 aperture allows short shutter times and shallow depth of field. It has an internal zoom, internal focusing and full-time manual focus override. It suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits. The lens weighs 1.49 kg.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Events
  • Portraits

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
50 mm
Max. focal length
100 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.8
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
21
Groups
15
Weight
1,490 g (3.28 lb)
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
95 cm (37.4 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.7 (0.15×)
Length
170.7 mm (6.72 in)
Diameter
93.5 mm (3.68 in)
Announced
February 2016

Manufacturer data: sigmaphoto.com, sigma-global.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art fit?

The Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 80-160 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

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 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensSigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM ArtTokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DXSigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSMSigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal length50-100 mm50-135 mm50-150 mm50-200 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/2.8f/2.8f/4-5.6
Weight1,490 g845 g1,340 g420 g
Filter diameter82 mm67 mm77 mm55 mm
Min. focus distance95 cm100 cm80 cm110 cm
Length170.7 mm135 mm197.6 mm102.2 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnonoyesyes
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Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art: FAQ

Does the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art weigh?

The Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art weighs 1,490 g. It is 170.7 mm long with a diameter of 93.5 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art use?

The Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art takes 82 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art is 95 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art a full-frame lens?

No, the Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 80-160 mm in full-frame terms.

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