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

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

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

Focal length
50–150 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
1340 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
80 cm
Length
197.6 mm

At a Glance

This telephoto zoom for Canon EF and APS-C runs from 50 to 150 mm, equal to 80-240 mm full-frame equivalent, at a constant f/2.8. An optical stabilizer helps with longer handheld shutter times. Sports, wildlife, events and portraits are the natural uses. The lens weighs 1.34 kg and focuses from 80 cm.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Events
  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
150 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
21
Groups
15
Weight
1,340 g (2.95 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
80 cm (31.5 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.3 (0.16×)
Length
197.6 mm (7.78 in)
Diameter
86.4 mm (3.4 in)
Released
April 2012

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

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

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Which cameras does the Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM fit?

The Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 80-240 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 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM compared

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

LensSigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSMTokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DXSigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSMTamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Focal length50-150 mm50-135 mm50-200 mm55-200 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/4-5.6f/4-5.6
Weight1,340 g845 g420 g300 g
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm55 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance80 cm100 cm110 cm95 cm
Length197.6 mm135 mm102.2 mm83 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnoyesno
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Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM: FAQ

Does the Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM weigh?

The Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM weighs 1,340 g. It is 197.6 mm long with a diameter of 86.4 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM use?

The Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM is 80 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM a full-frame lens?

No, the Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 80-240 mm in full-frame terms.

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