Sigma's $799 50-120mm f/2.8 Gives APS-C Shooters a 75-180mm-Equivalent Telephoto Zoom
Sigma has announced the 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary, a stabilized telephoto zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Its range is approximately 75-180mm in full-frame terms, with a constant f/2.8 aperture, 6.5 stops of stabilization at 50mm, HLA autofocus, minimal focus breathing, and an aperture ring. It weighs 390g in Sony E and Fujifilm X versions and 410g in Canon RF. The lens goes on sale October 22 for $799 in Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Canon RF mounts. For portraits, events, and indoor sports, it offers a lighter alternative to a full-frame 70-200mm, though its APS-C depth of field resembles f/4 full frame and 180mm equivalent may limit distant subjects.
Z-mount is getting its first Sigma zoom lens: a 16-300mm for APS-C
Sigma is bringing its 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS lens to Nikon Z mount, marking the company’s first Sigma zoom for that system. Designed for APS-C, it provides a 24-450mm equivalent range, covering everything from a moderately wide view to substantial telephoto reach in one lens. The announcement is less about a new optical concept than about broader system support: Nikon APS-C shooters will gain access to Sigma’s version of a lens already represented by a very similar Tamron option. For Z-mount photographers who prioritize range over a fast aperture, the lens could simplify travel and general-purpose shooting, while its f/3.5-6.7 specification clearly defines its low-light limits.
Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 Contemporary Review: You’ll Want to Take This Lens Everywhere
A review of Sigma’s 50-120mm f/2.8 Contemporary finds a compact, capable APS-C alternative to the traditional full-frame 70-200mm f/2.8. Tested on a Fujifilm X-E5, the 390g lens combines a 75-180mm equivalent range with optical stabilization, a high-speed linear focusing motor, zoom and focus rings, and an aperture ring. The reviewer reports no complaints about focus speed or handheld stability, and found no major longitudinal chromatic aberration. The design’s compromises include no AF/MF switch, an aperture ring that can slip into Auto, and flare that appears readily around bright sources. It is therefore especially attractive when portability matters, while backlit shooters should watch contrast and flare.