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Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art

Nikon F (DX/FX) 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
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At a Glance

This telephoto zoom for Nikon F and APS-C covers 50-100 mm, equal to 75-150 mm full-frame equivalent, and keeps f/1.8 throughout the range. Its internal zoom leaves the length unchanged while zooming. It weighs 1.49 kg. Sports, wildlife, events and portraits are typical uses. The minimum focus distance is 95 cm.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Events
  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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

The Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75-150 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount 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 75-150 mm in full-frame terms.

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