Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens for Canon EF

The Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens for Canon EF-mount is a telephoto zoom lens that combines a versatile focal length range with a fast and impressive design. With a bright f/1.8 constant maximum aperture, this lens delivers consistent low-light performance throughout the zoom range and allows for precise control over focus placement, enabling shallow depth of field and selective focus applications. The optical design features a combination of low dispersion and high-refractive index elements, effectively suppressing aberrations, color fringing, and distortion to achieve high clarity and sharpness. Additionally, a Super Multi-Layer Coating minimizes lens flare and ghosting, resulting in improved contrast and color accuracy. The lens is equipped with an advanced Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) and an internal focusing and zoom design, ensuring fast, quiet, and precise autofocus performance. Furthermore, a tripod collar is integrated into the lens design, providing greater stability when working on a tripod or monopod.

As part of Sigma’s Art line in the Global Vision series, this lens is designed to deliver exceptional optical performance, making it an excellent choice for creative and artistic applications. It is specifically designed for APS-C-format Canon EF-mount cameras and provides an 80-160mm equivalent focal length range.

Key Features:
– Telephoto zoom lens designed for APS-C-format Canon EF-mount cameras, offering an 80-160mm equivalent focal length range.
– Impressive f/1.8 constant maximum aperture for consistent low-light performance and greater control over focus in selective focus techniques.
– Optical design includes three F Low Dispersion (FLD) elements and four Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements, effectively reducing chromatic aberrations and color fringing. Additionally, one high-refractive index, high-dispersion glass element controls spherical aberrations for increased clarity and sharpness.
– Super Multi-Layer Coating minimizes lens flare and ghosting, contributing to contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.
– Integrated Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) and internal focusing system enable quick, quiet autofocus. The optimized AF algorithm ensures smoother focusing performance. Full-time manual focus control is also available by rotating the focus ring.
– Internal zoom and focus designs result in a compact lens length during operation, providing intuitive and controlled handling as well as faster performance.
– The rounded nine-blade diaphragm is constructed from durable, fluorine-coated polycarbonate and features a carbon feather film for smooth performance during fast continuous shooting rates.
– Constructed with a Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material for precision and reliability in various temperature conditions. The brass bayonet mount improves mounting accuracy and rigidity.
– Fixed, rotating tripod collar offers increased stability when working on a tripod and includes 90° click stops for easy switching between horizontal and vertical shooting orientations.
– The lens is compatible with the optional Sigma USB Dock, allowing fine-tuning of various lens characteristics and firmware updates.