Sigma APO 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM

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Sigma has a habit of identifying shortcomings in the lens offerings by other camera manufacturers and exploiting them: in 2006, with the introduction of the first 50-150mm ƒ/2.8 DC, it managed a coup, offering a 70-200mm experience for the APS-C camera.

For APS-C shooters who covet the fast, image-stabilized 70–210mm zooms for full-framers, Sigma provides the sole choice. This 50–150mm f/2.8 OS lens ($1,099, street) replaces a similar but nonstabilized lens in Sigma's catalog. Its EX designation...

During the development process of digital reflex cameras there was a period when many people believed that APS-C/DX sensors would become widely popular among professional photographers. Especially the Nikon company believed strongly in such a...

A fast, professional-quality, telephoto zoom lens with optical image stabilisation and an excellent focal length range for portraiture.

The new Sigma APO 50–150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM designed especially for APS-C size image sensors is a fast f/2.8 telephoto zoom lens with a focal length equivalent to 75–225mm in 35mm format.

AF motor very quick. Focus sharp.

AF motor very quick. Focus sharp.

I really like this lens. It is my first "professional" grade lens and I am VERY impressed. The sharpness of my photos is a magnitude above that of the kit lens for my Canon T3i. Photos taken with this lens are tack sharp! I read some reviews stating...

I really like this lens. It is my first "professional" grade lens and I am VERY impressed. The sharpness of my photos is a magnitude above that of the kit lens for my Canon T3i. Photos taken with this lens are tack sharp! I read some reviews stating...

Specifically purchased this leans for night time Dirt Track photography and Equestrian events. Used with my D7000 I have had magazines use my photos. The price and quality compared to other 2.8 lenses is amazing.