Fresh on the heels of announcing their world’s first F1.8 zoom lens for full-frame cameras with the 25-45mm F1.8 (which we reviewed here), Sigma is back with another major announcement. This time Sigma is breaking ground in a new direction as this new 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Lens will be the brand’s first lens to be released for Canon RF Mount.
Offering a 28.8-80mm full-frame equivalent focal range for Canon APS-C format mirrorless cameras, this should be another exciting option for Canon RF shooters for both photo and video purposes. Let’s take a look at this new Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Lens.
Introducing the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Lens
Designed to be 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.
Looking at its Canon RF-mount option specifically though, this new lens should provide a versatile full-frame equivalent zoom range of 29-80 and a wide constant aperture of f/2.8 throughout the entire zoom range. Its lens design also includes three high-precision glass-molded aspherical elements coupled with a special low-dispersion element.
Sigma reports that the lens’ 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.
The lens is an ultimate workhorse with features like 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.
Price and Availability
Sigma has just revealed that the retail price is going to be $599 through authorized US retailers, and the lens will be available in mid-July 2024. The SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary is also set to be available for Sony E-mount, L-Mount, and Fujifilm X Mount camera systems. Here are the full specs and purchase options.
- RF-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
- 29-80mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 4.8"
- Three Aspherical Elements
- Special Low Dispersion Element
- Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm
- Dust- and Splash-Proof Design
- Includes LH582-02 Lens Hood
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF
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.
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