Sigma DC 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM
Optical design
Full frame equivalent focal length is 12.0-24.0 mm. Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. It is a ring-type ultrasonic motor designed to provide quick and silent focusing.Physical characteristics
Weights 555 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 106 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.Sigma DC 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 62 months of tracked sales — pay around the $177.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
182 of 362 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $177.00 fair value.
- Jun 12, 2025$28.00$-149.00 / typical
- Mar 3, 2025$41.00$-136.00 / typical
- Mar 3, 2025$42.00$-135.00 / typical
- Mar 3, 2025$43.00$-134.00 / typical
- May 20, 2024$50.00$-127.00 / typical
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Best APC Ultra Wide Angle in my Opinion Ordered this lens after researching all other reviews. My Canon 10-22mm was OK but the edges were all distorted. Shooting Commercial Real Estate is a side business and my Canon lens just wasn't acceptable. When I started using my new SIGMA was I ever impressed. This is the widest and most rectilinear ultra wide angle I've ever used. If kept parallel the image produced lines that were perfectly straight. Even the crazy curved ceilings I got with the Canon came out looking straight and natural as you'd expect a correct image to look. Oh, an the extra 2mm really makes a difference in the amount of area you can cover. 20% more than the Canon. In Canon's defense, it does allow for the use of filters were the SIGMA doesn't and it doesn't suffer nearly as much lens flare as the SIGMA. This is a great compliment to my lens collection, not a substitute though. I will continue to use my Canon for landscape photography but this SIGMA is always with me for shooting real estate. The price is great too!
True Ultra Wide Angle for Cropped Sensor Canon Camera This is the widest wide angle rectilinear lens available for Canon APS - C cameras. The range compared to a full frame camera equates to 12.8mm to 25.6mm zoom range. For close quarters shots inside buildings or super wide exterior landscape shots there is no better lens available.
May be the best lens buy I've ever made. A superior UWA for crop sensor cameras. I am using this lens on a Canon 70D, and found it to be exemplary in most all conditions. As with all UWA's, some barrel distortion and vignetting is seen at 8mm, and wide open. This easily matches the results I get with my Tokina 16-28mm on my full frame camera. If you see another listed on EBay, grab it. Lots of bang for the buck.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sigma DC 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM?
Sigma DC 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM is a camera lens with 8-16mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4.5 - 5.6/22, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sigma SA, Sony A mount, supporting the Aps-c format, weighing 555g.
What mount is the Sigma DC 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM compatible with?
Sigma DC 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM uses a Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sigma SA, Sony A mount and supports the Aps-c format.
How much does the Sigma DC 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Sigma DC 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM typically sells for around $28.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Sigma DC 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM a good lens?
Sigma DC 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 11 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Sigma DC 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 HSM?
Similar lenses include Canon EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM Fisheye, Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC.