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Sigma 686101 50-200mm f/4.0-5.6 OS HSM Lens for Canon

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Capture Distant Details: Sigma 50-200mm Telephoto Zoom LensThe Sigma 50-200mm telephoto zoom lens is designed for Canon Digital SLR Cameras and offers a versatile range for capturing distant subjects. Featuring Sigma’s Optical Stabilizer (OS) and Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM), this lens ensures sharp, ...

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Overview

Capture Distant Details: Sigma 50-200mm Telephoto Zoom Lens

The Sigma 50-200mm telephoto zoom lens is designed for Canon Digital SLR Cameras and offers a versatile range for capturing distant subjects. Featuring Sigma’s Optical Stabilizer (OS) and Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM), this lens ensures sharp, stabilized images with fast and quiet autofocus.

  • Mount: Canon Digital SLR
  • Focal Length: 50-200mm
  • Aperture: f/4.0-5.6
  • Optical Stabilization: Yes (OS)
  • Autofocus Motor: Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM)
  • Special Elements: SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 43.3 inches (110cm)
  • Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:4.5
Includes:
  • Lens hood LH674-01

Key Features

Sigma 50-200mm f/4.0-5.6 DC IF SLD Optical Stabilized (OS) Lens with Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras 686306 / 686-306 + Filter Kit + Care Package

Optical Stabilization: Sigma's own OS System. With Inner Focusing System: Eliminates front lens rotation; suitable for use w/circular polarizing filters

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.

Kit includes All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties

Specifications

Focal Length
50-200mm
Aperture Range
f/4.0-5.6
Stabilization
Optical Stabilization (OS)
Autofocus Motor
Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM)
Glass Elements
SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass
Focusing System
Inner Focusing System
Filter Compatibility
Circular polarizing filters (due to inner focusing)
Camera Mount
Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features Optical Stabilization (OS), Sigma's proprietary system, to reduce camera shake and produce sharper images.
  • Equipped with an Inner Focusing System, which prevents the front lens from rotating, ideal for using circular polarizing filters.
  • Incorporates SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements to ensure high image quality and correct chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range.
  • Includes a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for quiet and high-speed autofocus, enhancing photographic responsiveness.
  • Offers a versatile 50-200mm telephoto zoom range, suitable for a wide variety of shooting scenarios from portraits to distant subjects.

👎 Cons

  • The f/4.0-5.6 aperture range is variable and can be less ideal for low-light conditions compared to lenses with a constant, wider aperture.
  • Specifically designed for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, limiting its compatibility with other camera brands.
  • The "Kit includes All Brand New Items" and "Full USA Warranties" implies the lens alone might not carry the same specific warranty terms, though it's typically covered.
  • While it has an inner focusing system, details on minimum focusing distance or macro capabilities are not provided.
  • The 50-200mm focal length range might still require additional lenses for very wide-angle shots or extreme telephoto reach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this lens features Sigma's own Optical Stabilization (OS) system to help reduce blur from camera shake.
Yes, the lens incorporates a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) which ensures quiet and high-speed autofocus performance.
Yes, its inner focusing system eliminates front lens rotation, making it suitable for use with circular polarizing filters.
This specific lens model is designed for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras.
The maximum aperture varies across the zoom range, from f/4.0 at 50mm to f/5.6 at 200mm.
The lens incorporates SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass in the front lens groups to help achieve high image quality across the zoom range.