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Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM

Nikon F (DX/FX) 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
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At a Glance

As an APS-C telephoto zoom for Nikon F-mount, this lens turns its 50-200 mm into 75-300 mm full-frame equivalent. It weighs 420 g, which makes it compact, and it carries an optical stabilizer. The maximum aperture is f/4-5.6. It suits travel, sports and wildlife as a light zoom with plenty of reach.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Travel

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
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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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 designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75-300 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 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensSigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSMNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G EDNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VRTamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Focal length50-200 mm55-200 mm55-200 mm55-200 mm
Max. aperturef/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6
Weight420 g255 g335 g295 g
Filter diameter55 mm52 mm52 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance110 cm95 cm110 cm95 cm
Length102.2 mm79 mm99.5 mm83 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnoyesno
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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 75-300 mm in full-frame terms.

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