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Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM

Focal length
50–200 mm
Aperture
f/4–5.6
Weight
420 g
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
110 cm
Length
102.2 mm

At a Glance

This telephoto zoom is made for Canon EF cameras with an APS-C sensor, where its 50-200 mm acts like 80-320 mm on full frame. It weighs 420 g and is compact, and an optical stabilizer is built in. The aperture runs from f/4 to f/5.6. That gives it handy reach for travel, sports and wildlife at a distance.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Travel

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
200 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
14
Groups
10
Weight
420 g (0.93 lb)
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
110 cm (43.31 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.5 (0.22×)
Length
102.2 mm (4.02 in)
Diameter
74.6 mm (2.94 in)

Manufacturer data: 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 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM fit?

The Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 80-320 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 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM compared

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

LensSigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSMTamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD MacroCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 ISCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
Focal length50-200 mm55-200 mm55-250 mm55-250 mm
Max. aperturef/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6
Weight420 g300 g390 g390 g
Filter diameter55 mm52 mm58 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance110 cm95 cm110 cm110 cm
Length102.2 mm83 mm108 mm108 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnoyesyes
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Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM: FAQ

Does the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM weigh?

The Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM weighs 420 g. It is 102.2 mm long with a diameter of 74.6 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM use?

The Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM takes 55 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM is 110 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM a full-frame lens?

No, the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 80-320 mm in full-frame terms.

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