Pairing a useful range of telephoto focal lengths with an especially fast design, this Canon EF-mount Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens Canon EFis an Art-series zoom mixing impressive versatility with advanced optics. The bright f/1.8 constant maximum aperture offers consistent low-light performance throughout the zoom range and also affords greater control over focus placement for shallow depth of field and selective focus applications. The optical design incorporates a series of low dispersion and high-refractive index elements, which help to achieve high clarity and sharpness by suppressing various aberrations, color fringing, and distortion. A Super Multi-Layer Coating has been applied, too, which controls lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy. Balancing the optical merits, this 50-100mm also sports an advanced Hyper Sonic Motor, along with an internal focusing and zoom design, to promote fast, quiet, and precise autofocus performance. Additionally, a tripod collar is integrated into the lens's design for greater stability when working atop a tripod or monopod.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty    EF-Mount Lens/APS-C Format    80-160mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16    Four SLD Elements, Three FLD Elements    One High-Refractive Index Element    Super Multi-Layer Coating    Hyper Sonic Motor AF System    Fixed, Rotating Tripod Collar    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

As part of the Art line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve truly notable optical performance and is ideally suited for creative and artistic applications.

Telephoto zoom is designed for APS-C-format Canon EF-mount cameras and provides an 80-160mm equivalent focal length range.

Impressively fast f/1.8 constant maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions throughout the zoom range and also offers increased control over focus when working with selective focus techniques.

Three F Low Dispersion (FLD) elements and four Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements markedly reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing throughout the zoom range. Additionally, one high-refractive index, high-dispersion glass element controls spherical aberrations for increased clarity and sharpness.

A Super Multi-Layer Coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.

Integrated HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), along with an internal focusing system, realizes quick and quiet autofocus, which is further complemented by an optimized AF algorithm to produce smoother focusing performance. The HSM also permits full-time manual focus control simply by rotating the focus ring at any time.

Internal zoom and focus designs limit the overall length of the lens during operation for more intuitive, controlled handling as well as faster performance.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm is constructed from durable, fluorine-coated polycarbonate and also features a carbon feather film for smooth performance when working with fast continuous shooting rates.

Constructed using a Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material for greater precision and use in wide temperature variations. Additionally, a brass bayonet affords improved mounting accuracy and rigidity.

Fixed, rotating tripod collar offers increased stability when working from a tripod and integrates 90° click stops for intuitive switching between horizontal and vertical shooting orientations.

This lens is compatible with the optional Sigma USB Dock for fine-tuning different lens characteristics and updating its firmware.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the tripod plate recommended also for a hook that can install an Peak Design anchor?

A: There is no recommended QR plate for attaching a Peak Design anchor mount.

Q: 2. Is the auto focus quick and accurate enough for sports photography such as football/baseball?

A: No. This lens has very slow autofocus, and it is very noisy. You can clearly hear the motor (that's until the auto focus stops working, which usually happens a couple of minutes into use). This is an awful lens when it comes to auto focus. It's a shame since the image quality is second to none. This is not a good lens for sports or video of any kind.

Q: 3. Is this lens compatible with Canon 80D camera?

A: Yes, absolutely. However auto focus is not up to canon's STM standards.

Q: 4. Does Sigma plan to release a full-frame with similar specs?

A: Thank you for your interest in Sigma products. As of now, there is no plan to make a similar lens in a full-frame (DG) format.

Q: 5. Its going to be available for Pentax...?

A: At this time, Sigma has not announced a Pentax mount version of this lens.

Q: 6. What I need to use it on my Blackmagic 6K G2??

A: Nothing a end-user can feel free just to mount the lens as it offers a EF mounting system made for the Blackmagic 6K G2.

Q: 7. How is this lens on the RED Helium?

A: The RED Helium comes only in Super35 format. This 50-100mm is for APS-C/Super35 so you are good to go with that camera.

Q: 8. Will this lens work with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 (Super35, EF Mount)? if Yes, Please what would be the corresponding Focal Length?

A: Yes, the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens for Canon EF is compatible with the Black Magic 6K Pocket Cinema Camera. The angle of view would be very slightly wider than on a camera with an APS-C size image sensor.

Q: 9. Is this lens compatible with a Nikon D90?

A: Thank you for your interest in Sigma products. The 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens for Nikon F is compatible with the Nikon D90.

Q: 10. Sigma 18-35

A: What is your question?