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Sigma 50-200mm f/4.0-5.6 DC IF SLD Optical Stabilized (OS) Lens with Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

by Sigma
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)

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Style: Canon Digital SLR Cameras
  • Optical Stabilization - Sigma's own OS System
  • Inner Focusing System - Eliminates front lens rotation; suitable for use w/circular polarizing filters
  • Compact, Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • High Image Quality - SLD glass elements with inner focusing
  • High Magnification - 1 - 4.5 magnification, exclusively designed for digital SLRs


Technical Details

Style: Canon Digital SLR Cameras
  • Brand Name: Sigma
  • Model: 50-200mm OS Canon
  • Lens Type: zoom
  • Minimum focal length: 50 millimeters
  • Maximum focal length: 200 millimeters
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Product Details

Style: Canon Digital SLR Cameras
  • Product Dimensions: 2.9 x 2.9 x 4 inches ; 1 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B002330GCY
  • Item model number: 50-200mm OS Canon
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Style: Canon Digital SLR Cameras

This compact high-performance telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigma’s own Optical Stabilizer function. The lens incorporates SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass in the front lens groups and is equipped with an inner focusing system to provide high image quality throughout the entire zoom range. The incorporation of HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures quiet and high-speed auto focus. The OS (Optical Stabilizer) function effectively eliminates the effects of camera shake so subjects can be easily and clearly seen in the viewfinder as well as in the image. It allows the use of shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower than normal for steady, handheld photography. For Sony and Pentax mounts the built-in OS System allows the photographer to see the stabilized image in the viewfinder and can be used as an alternative with cameras having built-in image stabilization. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides high contrast images throughout the entire zoom range. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 43.3inches (110cm) throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.5. An inner focusing system eliminates front lens rotation, making it suitable for use with circular polarizing filters. It  come along with Lens hood LH674-01.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
59 of 65 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:Nikon Digital SLR Cameras|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am writing this review for all the " Newbies" out there owning a Nikon D3100 who gets tired of the supplied kit lens since it cannot make additional " Reach " for subjects. This review also goes for people who have written, writes, and will be writing reviews for lenses that details the specifications of this lense as compared to "high-priced" lenses. You keep on whining BLAH BLAH BLAH! Save us from our precious time and if you have the money, go buy the high-priced lenses. That is pretty much simple. You all well know that at this price-range it is highly leaning on consumer and pr0-sumer markets. If you are a "pro" then go with high-end lenses,i'm sure you are making enough money with your photography. Also, perhaps you would like to add what kind of Camera Body or even just the model type of your DSLR so that future neophytes will have a better idea if this lense or whatever kind of lense will support the functions of their DSLR body.
First question, will this lense 'auto-focus" with my Nikon D3100. The answer is YES! It has the HSM feature which is actually a counterpart of the Nikon's AF-S. It does also have an inner motor which produces sharp and quick "auto-focus". It does auto-focus on a Nikon D3100. Second, will it support Vibartion Reduction feature? The answer is YES! It has the Optical Stabilization ( OS ) feature which is a counterpart of Nikon's VR. The OS feature of this lense is well appreciated in longer focal lengths with poor stability positioning as it reduces camera shake amplified in the lense. Third question, will it fit in Nikon's D3100 F mount? The answer is YES! It definitely fits! It has also the SLD feature ( a thing with how the optics are made whatever!) which produces high and quality images. The Nikon's counterpart for this is the ED. Don't worry about the DX ( a kind of format ) thing since Nikon D3100 is DX formatted and this lense is designed for digital. These are basically the "primary" similarities with the Sigma 50-200 SLD HSM OS DC mm as compared to Nikon's 55-200 mm ED AF-S VR DX. In as much as these two have pretty much in common. They too also have differences. The first primary difference, of course is the price. Nikon is $50 more. The second,the mount plates. When I had the chance to go to Best buy and have an actual feel and touch of Nikon's 55-200 mm, it was more of a plastic and the mount plate was also plastic. hmmm! not tough enough. Well, Sigma has a better built ( I think )in terms of the mount plate since Sigma has a metal plate! wowoweee!! The Built is strong and didn't feel "plasticky" which of course is much heavier as compared with Nikon's. The product comes also with a lense hood (just in case you might ask).
With results? hmmm! As a " newbie", I am satisfied with the outcome of the results of my shots taken. Check-out my uploaded pictures of the squirrel and a front porch statue. The details are quite crisp and clear even at longer focal lengths.
So what's my take for this? All in all, judging from the built, features, price and quality of the results...this is much better at this price range. I got 4 stars for the features since I would like it more to have the minimum focusing distance improves to a much shorter one.Do not be intimidated with " high-sounding" reviews of " pro's" or "acting like pro's". As far as a neophyte owning a NIkon D3100, this lense is just perfect for my needs! Plain and simple!
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good budget telephoto option November 10, 2009
By Adhi
Style Name:Canon Digital SLR Cameras|Amazon Verified Purchase
Sigma has delivered very good product in this segment, much better than the cheapo 55-250mm from Canon. Good build, nice features (HSM, IS, IF design). And the lens is sharp in lower focal lengths and good bokeh. Only downside is that the lens is not sharp at longer focal lengths, but still very usable.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars photogai July 6, 2010
By irJIM
Style Name:Sigma Digital SLR Cameras|Amazon Verified Purchase
Sigma 50-200 OS is a good budget lens yet I'm still trying to push it to it's optimum capabilities. I own three Sigma lenses, two are DC lenses while the EX out preforms my others in detail clarity only when enlarged. Focus is quick, focus and zoom rings are smooth but I wish the sharpness was better during an enlargement compared to my Sigma EX lens. Nikon 55-200VR seems to be a tad sharper gaining more details of the image when enlarged yet they are about the same size, Sigma better built. I wish both zooms had a closer minimum focus range. The OS (optical Stabilizer) is iffy, sometimes it works fine while other times there is very slight double imaging blur even when the shutter speed seems adequate @ 1/250-1/320th @200mm with OS on while sometimes I get great images at crazy slow shutter speeds down to 1/10th of a second hand held with OS. I found F-16 @ 200mm and F-11 @ 50mm is it's sweet spot otherwise for standard images it doesn't matter. I love my Sigma's yet I will stick with the EX grades from now on.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars I got my money's worth
I'm not a pro by any means, but I am happy with the money I spent on this lens. I'm getting some great shots. Read more
Published 25 days ago by dondon
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome lens, awesome price
I absolutely love this lens and love the picture quality. I use it with my Nikon D5100 and haven't had any problems. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Susan Bowers
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product.
Very reliable. Great results. Good price. The lens is sturdy and easy to use. The Canon lenses are twice this price.
Published 2 months ago by Jay
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lens
I bought this lens for my Canon T3i and I am very satisfied with it. I am a beginner in photography, but this lens has come in handy for a lot of different shots. Great product!
Published 3 months ago by Gisel Font
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for taking pictures of my 7 kids!
Very good lens! I love the true zoom and the blurred background! Not shaky, and not too heavy. Great even indoors!
Published 4 months ago by i love my 7 children
5.0 out of 5 stars great lens
c a m e o n t i m e a n d i n p e r f e c t c o n d i t i o n t h a n k s !
Published 4 months ago by Evan Edward OBrien
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the Bokeh
I found that i spend way more time at 200mm than i do at any other focal length mostly because the bokeh is amazing. Very little lens correction needed in post. Read more
Published 4 months ago by justin
4.0 out of 5 stars great for the price
images are a little soft, and colors arent as sharp and vivid as my nikkor lens
but it has a great zoom and its stabilized! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ponskippa
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Lens (Beginner Opinion)
In my first foray into photography, I decided to take a telephoto lens instead of the kit lens (bought a Nikon D5100 separately), to shoot pictures of people and food (what can I... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Peterson Cheng
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as sharp as I wanted!
The lens is definitely decent for the money...but I was looking for better than decent....so I opted to pay more for a lens this size. I guess it boils down to that . Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. Stein
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