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Features
- Optical Stabilization: Sigma's own OS System.
- Sony & Pentax: Original Anti-Shake function for camera body and viewfinder
- 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
Product Description
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.SimilarProduct
Customer reviews
Zoom lens 
by .. dan1369 ()
Lens is a great all around zoom lens. Great for close ups and far away objects.
Does not measure up. by .. Flytyer (Stafford Springs, Connecticut United States)
I bought this lens to replace a 55-250mm from Canon that I gave away. After using the lens for awhile it does not measure up to the 55-250mm. The colors produced don't look real. I guess it will be put on the shelf and not used. This will be my last non-Canon lens. I am not an expert but I don't have any problems with a Canon lens.
Good budget telephoto option by .. Adhi (India)
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.
Sigma 50-200mm OS lens by .. gary h ()
This lens seems to be very good. Barrel and pin cushion aren't even noticeable, bokeh is very nice, and the lens seems quite sharp in the limited tests I've done so far.Sigma 50-200mm f/4.0-5.6 DC IF SLD Optical Stabilized (OS) Lens with Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) for Sigma Digital SLR Cameras
Sigma 50-200mm telephoto lens by .. M. M. Berliner (Denver, CO USA)
I was looking for a mid-range telephoto and, after comparing reviews, chose the Sigma. Pictures are sharp in the low and mid-range, but not as crisp at the high range. The image stabilization feature does not seem particularly effective, although I have not taken enough shots with the lens to reach a final verdict. All-in-all, serviceable for the price.