Sigma’s 50-120mm F2.8 is 'an APS-C legend in the making' — and a tempting full-frame alternative
It measures just 10cm / 4 inches long, weighs 13.4oz / 380g, and costs $799 / £699 (about AU$1,300).Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: 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, even landscape photography — you name it, it can do it all.That lens is a beast by comparison, however, weighing around 35oz / 1kg. For context, all three of Sigma's f/2.8 zooms for APS-C cameras combined weigh less and cost less — my full-frame lens cost me north of $2,000 / £2,000, which is around three times the 50-120mm's price.
- ▪It measures just 10cm / 4 inches long, weighs 13.4oz / 380g, and costs $799 / £699 (about AU$1,300).Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: I already own an incredible full-frame 70-200mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom, and it's my most-use
- ▪Portraiture, events, sports, even landscape photography — you name it, it can do it all.That lens is a beast by comparison, however, weighing around 35oz / 1kg.
- ▪For context, all three of Sigma's f/2.8 zooms for APS-C cameras combined weigh less and cost less — my full-frame lens cost me north of $2,000 / £2,000, which is around three times the 50-120mm's price.
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Cameras Camera Lenses 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' News By Timothy Coleman Published 8 October 2026 Sigma completes its trinity of f/2.8 zooms for APS-C cameras — and it's much smaller, lighter and cheaper than full-frame equivalents When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Sigma) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Sigma completes its trinity of f/2.8 zoom lenses for APS-C camerasThe 50-120mm lens (75-180mm equivalent) comes…
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