Is the sigma 50 100mm f 1 8 dc hsm art worth it?

Yes, if you shoot on an APS-C camera and want a fast telephoto zoom. The constant f/1.8 is the draw. On a Canon APS-C body it frames like 80-160mm on full frame, and it gives shallow depth of field for portraits. The portrait lens advice explains why longer focal lengths suit people.

Check your body first. This lens is for APS-C cameras only. Canon full-frame bodies can't use it, and on Nikon full-frame bodies you'd shoot in crop mode at fewer megapixels. If you're on full frame, read Is full frame worth it? before buying into a crop-sensor kit.

It isn't stabilised, so keep your shutter speed up. I can't tell you whether it's a bargain at today's price, so compare it against your budget. If you want a fast standard zoom to go with it, its partner is the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8.

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