Sigma’s new 50-120mm f/2.8 changes the game for Sony, Canon and Fujifilm crop-sensor cameras — and fans are already calling the $799 lens an 'instant buy'

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  • Sigma completes its trinity of f/2.8 zoom lenses for APS-C cameras
  • The 50-120mm lens (75-180mm equivalent) comes to Sony, Canon and Fujifilm from October 22
  • It weighs just 13.4oz / 380g and costs $799 / £699 (about AU$1,300)

Sigma has completed a trinity of f/2.8 zooms with the 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS Contemporary — and it proves that you don't need shoot full-frame to have access to exciting lenses.

Designed for APS-C cameras, the telephoto zoom has an equivalent focal length of 75-180mm, and sits alongside Sigma's 10-18mm F2.8 and 18-50mm F2.8.

What's particularly compelling about Sigma's latest f/2.8 zoom is just how compact, lightweight and affordable it is. It measures just 10cm / 4 inches long, weighs 13.4oz / 380g, and costs $799 / £699 (about AU$1,300).

I already own an incredible full-frame 70-200mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom,and it's my most-used lens for professional work. Portraiture, events, sports,...

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