Sigma Art 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM 50-100mm
A constant f/1.8 aperture across a 50-100mm zoom range on APS-C delivers a bright telephoto equivalent of 80-160mm, with four ED elements and HSM autofocus. Its professional-grade resolution and robust build make it a standout for crop-sensor systems, though it lacks stabilization and weather sealing. Best for sports and portrait photographers on APS-C bodies who need fast aperture in a telephoto zoom without switching to full frame.
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What owners think
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- Q2 202688/100
Buyers recommend the lens for low light and action shots, praising image quality and fast aperture, while noting focusing inconsistencies on DX cameras and weight.
- Excellent low-light performance and f/1.8 aperture praised for indoor sports and stage.
- Focus accuracy issues reported on DX cameras like D500 and D3300, especially in low light.
- Build quality and durability praised; handled extreme temps and snow at Grand Canyon.
- Heavy weight noted; lens described as cumbersome without VR, tripod collar design odd.
- Q2 202285/100
Buyers praised sharpness and APS-C compatibility for sports and portraits, but noted significant weight, noisy AF, and rare focus misses.
- Sharp lens delivers great results on APS-C cameras for sports and portraits.
- Lens is versatile and works well across multiple APS-C bodies.
- Lens is very heavy; arm fatigue occurs for those unaccustomed to beefy lenses.
- AF is noisy and slow; some users report missed shots despite overall satisfaction.
- Q2 202187/100
Buyers praised the lens for sharpness, bokeh, and portrait versatility, but noted back-focus, focus breathing, and a non-removable tripod foot as minor drawbacks.
- Sharpness and image quality praised, with good bokeh and resolving power.
- Excellent for portraits, particularly headshots with the 70mm focal length.
- Back-focus issue fixable; focus breathing requires careful subject distance.
- Non-removable tripod foot causes mounting inconvenience with battery grip.
- Q4 202075/100
Buyers praised the lens' sharpness and bokeh for portraits on crop sensors, but warned it is incompatible with full-frame cameras and noted its heavy weight and some focusing issues.
- Produces tack-sharp images with amazing bokeh, ideal for portraits.
- Incompatible with full-frame cameras despite Sigma Art branding.
- Heavy lens, but results compensate for the inconvenience.
- Significant vignetting occurs at the 50mm focal length.
- Q2 201993/100
Buyers praise this lens for its sharpness, speed, and low-light performance, with the main trade-off being its considerable weight, which many find acceptable for the image quality.
- Sharp, fast, accurate autofocus, and beautiful bokeh even in tricky light.
- Heavy and takes getting used to, but reduces need for cropping and shake with bracing.
- Excellent for video interviews and capturing performers from a distance.
- Great companion to 18-35mm f/1.8, covers most shooting needs without reservation.
- Q1 201994/100
Buyers praised the lens for its sharpness, perfect focal range for interviews, and fast autofocus. Some noted its size and weight.
- Lens is sharp and produces great images with Canon 7D Mark II.
- Ideal focal range for interviews (50-90mm) without lens changes.
- Fast and quiet autofocus works well with DPAF on C300 Mk2.
- Lens is a bit big and heavy.
- Q2 201897/100
Buyers praise the lens for its dreamy images, sharpness, and bokeh, though note its heavy weight and occasional focus adjustment needs.
- Image quality is outstanding with sharpness and beautiful bokeh.
- Auto focus may need calibration with Sigma dock for best performance.
- Lens is heavy and cumbersome for all-day event shooting.
- Great value for portrait photography on crop sensors.
- Q2 2017100/100
Buyers are extremely satisfied, praising the lens's sharpness, fast aperture, and image quality rivaling full-frame gear. The heavy weight is noted as a positive for stability.
- Exceptional image quality, rivaling full-frame gear with sharpness and isolation.
- Excellent value and performance versus high-end Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II.
- Fast and quiet autofocus, suitable for portraits and general use.
- Heavy weight is favored for steadier shots; included USB dock for fine-tuning focus.
- Q1 201785/100
Buyers praised the lens for exceptional sharpness, build quality, and fast aperture, but noted weight, reverse zoom direction, and slight calibration issues.
- Excellent image sharpness, color, and build quality praised by most reviewers.
- Heavy weight appreciated for solid feel but criticized for daily carry.
- Calibration via Sigma dock resolves softness, but some residual issues at 100mm.
- Reverse zoom direction compared to Canon lenses is a minor annoyance.
- Q4 201678/100
Buyers praise the lens for its sharpness, fast aperture, and pro-level build, but cite stiff zoom ring, lack of weather sealing, and unreliable autofocus for professional use.
- Excellent sharpness across all focal lengths and apertures, with beautiful bokeh and solid construction.
- Fast constant f/1.8 aperture delivers stunning images, rivaling FX cameras and f/2.8 zooms.
- Unreliable autofocus randomly misses focus, a fatal flaw for professionals despite calibration attempts.
- Stiff zoom ring and zoom/collar proximity can hinder operation, especially for action photography.
- Q3 201687/100
Buyers praised the lens for exceptional sharpness, fast f/1.8 aperture, and solid build, but noted heavy weight and lack of image stabilization.
- Excellent sharpness and fast, accurate autofocus.
- Lens is very heavy; one reviewer noted it feels like holding a cinder block.
- Build quality praised but lack of weather sealing and image stabilization noted.
- Great value for crop sensor cameras, rivaling pro primes.
- Q2 201687/100
Buyers praised low-light performance, color reproduction, and image clarity, noting heavy build and some vignetting on full-frame.
- Excellent image quality, sharpness, and bokeh.
- Good low-light performance suited for events.
- Heavy lens with noticeable focus breathing.
- Vignetting occurs when used on full-frame cameras.
Basado en 63 opiniones de clientes con fecha, agrupadas por trimestre natural. El análisis por periodo está en inglés.
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Especificaciones
Especificaciones completas
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 100 |
| Elements | 21 |
| Groups | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 |
| ED Elements | 7 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HSM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 950 |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67 |
Frente a la competencia
| Spec | Sigma Art 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM 50-100mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Sony E SELP1650 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50-100mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 16-50mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 1490 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 116 | 369 |
| AF Type | HSM | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | Stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM 50-100mm | 54.9 | 45.3 | 9.1 | 37.7 | 97.8 | 50 | 63.6 | 72.9 | 91.7 | 35.9 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.6 | 96.1 | 62.8 | 95.7 | 38.6 | 93 | 86.1 | 34.1 | 50.2 | 81.1 |