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Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens
Ex Tax: $768.81
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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. 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.
Key Features:
- E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
- 27-75mm (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
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Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens
Compact, lightweight, and bright, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is a versatile standard zoom designed for APS-C Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Offering a 27–75mm equivalent focal length, it covers everything from landscapes and architecture to portraits, street scenes, events, and close-up details. A constant f/2.8 aperture delivers reliable low-light performance and depth-of-field control throughout the zoom range, making it an ideal everyday workhorse for both stills and video creators.
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Standard Zoom for APS-C: Covers a 27–75mm equivalent focal length range, perfect for wide to short telephoto applications.
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Bright Constant f/2.8 Aperture: Maintains brightness throughout the zoom range for handheld shooting in low light and attractive background blur.
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Advanced Optical Design:
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Three precision-molded aspherical elements minimize distortion and spherical aberrations.
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One Special Low Dispersion (SLD) element reduces color fringing and chromatic aberrations.
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Super Multi-Layer Coating improves contrast and color by suppressing flare and ghosting.
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Supports in-camera aberration correction to reduce distortion and vignetting.
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Fast, Quiet Autofocus: A stepping motor ensures quick, nearly silent AF—ideal for video, candid moments, and tracking children or pets.
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Close-Up Capabilities: Focus as close as 4.8" with a 1:2.8 maximum magnification, great for macro-style shots.
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Creative Rendering: A rounded seven-blade diaphragm produces smooth, pleasing bokeh.
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Portable Build: Designed for everyday carry, balancing optical performance with a compact, lightweight form factor.
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens
| 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 |
| Format Compatibility | APS-C |
| Angle of View | 76.5° to 31.7° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 4.8" / 12.1 cm |
| 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 (ø x L) | 2.5 x 2.9" / 64.5 x 74.5 mm |
| Weight | 10.2 oz / 290 g |