Reading mode: Light Dark
Login | Register
NewsReviewsArticlesBuying GuideSample ImagesVideosCamerasLensesPhonesPrintersForumsGalleriesChallenges
Brand indexSigmaSigma Lenses

Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM

Announced Feb 20, 2010 •
Wideangle zoom lens | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | 203
Add this product to your shortlist for comparison
User reviews
 
(11)
See all user reviews
Write your user review
Questions & Answers
4 questions asked
See all Q&As
Ask a new question
Gear list
264 62 48
I own it I want it I had it
Product description
Announced Feb 20, 2010

The Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM is the widest-angle rectilinear lens yet made for APS-C DSLRs. Essentially an equivalent of the company's full-frame 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM, this APS-C only lens features a disorientatingly-wide angle of view of 121-degrees for exaggerated perspectives. It has a built-in petal shaped hood, HSM focusing with full-time manual override, and a minimum focus of 24cm.

Product timeline
Roundup: Third-party Lenses for Enthusiasts
Nov 16, 2011
Sigma goes ultrawide with 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC
Feb 20, 2010
Quick specs
Lens type Zoom lens
Focal length 8–16 mm
Image stab. No
Lens mount Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT
Max aperture F4.5–5.6
Min aperture F22
Min focus 0.24 m (9.45″)
Max magnification 0.13×
Weight 555 g (1.22 lb)
Length 106 mm (4.16″)

See full specifications

@dpreview
Have your say
What's been the most exciting announcement of Photokina?
  • Canon EOS M58.8%
  • Panasonic G85/G803.3%
  • Panasonic FZ2500/FZ20001.9%
  • Panasonic LX10/LX151.2%
  • Panasonic GH5 development3.6%
  • Sony a99 II15.9%
  • Nikon KeyMission 170 and 801.0%
  • Fujifilm GFX 50S development28.3%
  • Olympus E-M1 II development18.7%
  • Olympus E-PL80.1%
  • Olympus 25mm F1.2 Pro1.5%
  • Olympus 12-100mm F4 IS Pro1.9%
  • Olympus 30mm F3.5 Macro0.1%
  • Sigma 85mm F1.4 Art3.6%
  • Sigma 12-24mm F4 Art2.6%
  • Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport2.4%
  • YI M12.2%
  • GoPro Hero50.8%
  • GoPro Karma drone2.2%
Total voters: 5,343
Latest reviews
See all reviews »
Finished challenges
Playing goofball...Flower in flowerSurface tensionA Normal Dat at Thomas's Clap 2016-9379
Playing goofball... by Leonostro
from Animals that look stupid funny		Flower in flower by atdigit
from Random Items Challenge 26		Surface tension by atdigit
from Right in the middle		A Normal Dat at Thomas's Clap 2016-9379 by Andrew Maltzoff
from Show us SCHOOL!
Discover more challenges »
Most popular cameras
YI M12.4%Canon EOS 5D Mark IV2.1%Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV1.7%Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 (Lumix DMC-LX15)1.7%Sony Alpha a63001.6%Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1001.5%Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100)1.5%Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000)1.3%Olympus PEN E-PL81.3%Canon EOS 80D1.3%
Other popular cameras »
Save on Amazon
Features
Latest Camera ReviewsIn-depth testingLatest Camera ReviewsFeature Articles and VideosBeyond the studio testsFeature Articles and VideosTalks, demos and panelsPIX VideosTalks, demos and panelsCanon EOS 80D Review711The Canon that canCanon EOS 80D ReviewFujifilm X70 Review372Touchscreen street shooterFujifilm X70 ReviewSony a6300 Review2164Upwardly mobileSony a6300 ReviewPanasonic Lumix ZS100/TZ100 Review338Power ZoomPanasonic Lumix ZS100/TZ100 ReviewFujifilm X-Pro2 Review2501Retro through-and-throughFujifilm X-Pro2 ReviewLG G5 camera reviewTwo in oneLG G5 camera reviewCanon EOS 5DS / 5DS R Review741In Fine DetailCanon EOS 5DS / 5DS R ReviewTamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Field Test177Super Zoom? Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Field TestThe Sony a6000 goes surfing424Real-world testThe Sony a6000 goes surfingCanon EOS Rebel T6s ReviewReturn of the Super Rebel?Canon EOS Rebel T6s ReviewOlympus PEN-F Review1070History RepeatingOlympus PEN-F ReviewPeak Design Everyday Messenger177Bag ReviewPeak Design Everyday MessengerSony Alpha 7 II ReviewReady, SteadySony Alpha 7 II ReviewDomke Chronicle: A classic reinvented?121Bag ReviewDomke Chronicle: A classic reinvented?Capturing nature with the Canon EOS 7D Mark II210VideoCapturing nature with the Canon EOS 7D Mark IITamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro review208Long and short of itTamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro reviewTamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Field Test103VideoTamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Field Test
Top threads
74Why Olympus E-M1 II doesn't have such impressive sequence speed
64fuji 50-140 f/2.8 vs canon 70-200 2.8 II in low light for events
60Dynamic Range X-T2 vs A6300
56X-E2 dissapointment.
51Panasonic I'm really angry, no GH5 for me!
45I hope the E-M1 MkII fixes one issue...
41Let's choose new Pentax Forum Moderators
41A couple of questions for Great Bustard…
39Biggest Improvement You Saw when you went from DX to FX? My Pics Here
37K-1 visits the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam
36Upload picture issue with new Firefox 49.0.1
35***Weekly Wildlife Thread: Sep 25th - Oct 1st***
35What is the repair rate on Sony alpha models?
33Sony does not use XQD cards in a99II ??
32OMD em10 mark ii unimpressive IQ
31Need To Step My Game Up...
30How Much Leica in PanaLeica?
29E-M1 II less mentioned features/changes
29[Equiv] A different take on equivalence
28RX100 M3 - Awful vignetting
Mobile site
About
Editorial content
Cameras & Lenses
Community
All content, design, and layout are Copyright © 1998 - 2016 Digital Photography Review All Rights Reserved.
Reproduction in whole or part in any form or medium without specific written permission is prohibited.