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Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM

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Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM

Focal length
8–16 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6
Weight
555 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
24 cm
Length
105.7 mm
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At a Glance

The Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM is an ultra-wide zoom for APS-C Canon EF cameras. On this sensor format, 8-16 mm works out to 13-26 mm full-frame equivalent. The aperture runs from f/4.5 to f/5.6, and the minimum focus distance is 24 cm. Its very wide view fits landscapes, architecture and interiors. It weighs 555 g.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors

Worth knowing

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

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
8 mm
Max. focal length
16 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
15
Groups
11
Weight
555 g (1.22 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
24 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:7.8 (0.13×)
Length
105.7 mm (4.16 in)
Diameter
75 mm (2.95 in)
Announced
February 2010

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 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM fit?

The Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 13-26 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 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM compared

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

LensSigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSMCanon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STMTokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fish-eyeCanon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM
Focal length8-16 mm10-18 mm10-17 mm8-15 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-5.6f/4.5-5.6f/3.5-4.5f/4
Weight555 g240 g350 g540 g
Filter diameter–67 mm––
Min. focus distance24 cm22 cm14 cm15 cm
Length105.7 mm72 mm71 mm83 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesnono
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Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM: FAQ

Does the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM weigh?

The Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM weighs 555 g. It is 105.7 mm long with a diameter of 75 mm.

How close can the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM is 24 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM a full-frame lens?

No, the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 13-26 mm in full-frame terms.

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