Is the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens sharp? This page visually answers that question. Shown above are 100% crops from a lab-captured 70mm f/2.8 test image. Observe the contrast and resolution of these results.
Is the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens set to 70mm f/2.8 sharper than the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens set to 100mm f/3.2? The image quality comparison above also answers that question. Switch between the results to see the sharpness differences between these lenses.