Sigma just announced the 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary telephoto lens, one of their most impressive compact zooms yet. But it’s not alone. Joining this uncompromising optical performer is a returning fan favorite, the all-in-one 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary lens, now available for the Nikon Z Mount.
Rounding out Sigma’s APS-C f/2.8 trinity is the 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary. This thoroughly compact, lightweight lens aims to deliver exceptional image quality across its focal range, which comes in to approximately 75-180mm in 35mm equivalent terms. It does so while remaining easy to carry at a mere 13.75 ounces.
That’s an impressive feat, especially when you consider the fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, which once was relegated only to the upper echelon of zooms. When paired with the lens’s telephoto reach and subsequent compression, users will be more than pleased by this lens’s stunning background rendering, which is only enhanced by the optical design.
The lens’s optical construction combines one FLD glass element, three SLD glass elements, and four aspherical elements to achieve stellar optical performance. Additionally, its optical formula serves to reduce aberrations across the frame and throughout its zoom range.
The 50-120mm f/28 DC OS C goes above and beyond when shooting either stills or video, with features designed to make your shooting experience all the more enjoyable. From optical image stabilization to dust and splash resistance, the lens is equipped for nearly anything. When paired with the 10-18mm and 18-50mm f/2.8 zooms, users will have their bases fully covered.
For those looking for an all-in-one solution, look to the 16-300 DC OS Contemporary lens, which trades a fast maximum aperture for a versatile zoom range that more than doubles the reach of the faster 50-120mm. This lens isn’t new to the market, but it is new to the Nikon Z Mount, giving APS-C shooters yet another powerful zoom to consider when building their kit.
The Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary lens will be available for Sony E, Canon RF, and Fujifilm X Mounts, and the 16-300mm DC OS will be adding the Nikon Z Mount to its own list. If you’re interested in either of these stunning lenses, be sure to check out the detailed product pages.
