Description
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Overview
Ideal for a wide range of photo and video applications including landscapes, portraits, street photography, architecture, and events, the 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens from Sigma is a small, light, and bright standard zoom for crop-sensor mirrorless cameras. Offered here with a Sony E-mount, this lens provides a versatile full-frame equivalent zoom range of 27-75mm and a wide constant aperture of f/2.8 throughout the entire zoom range. The lens design includes three high-precision glass-molded aspherical elements coupled with a special low dispersion element. Together they minimize the total number of elements for superb optical quality without excessive weight. Autofocus is exceptionally fast and quiet thanks to the lens’s stepping motor, which can be particularly useful when shooting video or fast-moving subjects such as children and animals. An ultimate workhorse, the lens features a minimum focusing distance of just 4.8″, enabling it to be used for macro-style close-up photography, and the lens is also outfitted with a rounded seven-blade diaphragm for a pleasing bokeh quality.
Standard zoom lens is designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount cameras and provides a 27-75mm equivalent focal length range. Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture is well-suited for working in low-light conditions and provides greater control over the focus position when using shallow depth of field techniques. Three high-precision glass-molded aspherical elements are used to help limit distortion and spherical aberrations and contribute to greater overall sharpness and accurate rendering. Special Low Dispersion (SLD) element reduces chromatic aberrations and color fringing. Super Multi-Layer Coating minimizes flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions. In-camera aberration correction further eliminates optical imperfections such as distortion and vignetting. Stepping motor with nearly silent autofocus that makes it perfectly suited to a range of photographic applications, including shooting in quiet environments, recording videos, and capturing fast-moving subjects. Minimum focusing distance of 4.8″ and a 1:2.8 maximum magnification ratio benefits working with close-up subjects. Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality. UPC: 085126585655
In the Box
- Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E
- Sigma LCF-55 III 55mm Lens Cap
- Sigma Lens Hood for 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens
- Sigma Rear Cap LCR II for Sony E Mount Lenses
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
- Limited 3-Year U.S.A. Warranty Extension
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Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Specs
| Focal Length | 18 to 50mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 27 to 75mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Lens Format Coverage | APS-C |
| Angle of View | 76.5 to 31.7 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 4.8″ / 12.1cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.36x |
| Macro Reproduction Ratio | 1:2.8 |
| Optical Design | 13 Elements in 10 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 55 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions ( x L) | 2.5 x 2.9″ / 64.5 x 74.5mm |
| Weight | 10.2oz / 290g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 1.01 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.5 x 4.3 x 4.1″ |
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Reviews
Lives Up to Its reviews.
By Bruce Rated 5 out of 5 Date: 2022-04-07
The lens is well built, compact, and light. It fits the a6xxx series very nicely. I’ve not had a chance to use it out in the field yet, but the test shots I did with it came out very sharp. Autofocus is fast and quiet. I’m very pleased with this lens.
LOVE IT!
By Trisha Rated 5 out of 5 Date: 2022-03-22
Awesome little lens and sharp!!! Great in low light. and is perfect for all around for trips and nature.
favourite lens
By Bryan Rated 5 out of 5 Date: 2022-03-13
Just an excellent overall lens. Fast and accurate focus, light and compact, great image quality, 2.8 constant aperture. It feels just right on my A6600.
This is a great inexpensive lens for my Leica
By Anthony Rated 5 out of 5 Date: 2022-03-10
Compared to the Leica equivalent it has almost the same reach, on average over a full stop faster, the same weight and 1/4 of the price… It focuses very quickly, takes great sharp shots… There is nothing not to like!
Very Good Lens
By Bill Rated 5 out of 5 Date: 2022-03-10
The lens is very good, and also very sharp at f2.8. It starts to get soft at f16 , and f22 is very soft.
Compact Zoom Lens
By Livia Rated 5 out of 5 Date: 2022-02-22
Very happy with this lens. To be honest this is my first set of professional camera equipment so I can’t really make a personal comparison. But after doing a lot of research and choosing this lens, I am not disappointed. t’s compact, smooth, and I’ve been able to capture beautiful images on my Sony A6400.
Perfect Walk Around Lens!
By Matthew Rated 5 out of 5 Date: 2022-03-30
I love my sigma trio, but this lens is just so much easier as a walk around lens! It’s a perfect size and I save so much time not having to swap lenses. I’m so happy I bought this lens!
Great lens
By Nicholas Rated 5 out of 5 Date: 2022-03-28
Got it for my Sony a6000. Sharp, great depth of field. Really happy.
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