Model no
585

18-50mm F2.8 DC DN

549

New for Canon RF Mount

Stunning versatility

  • For APS-C mirrorless cameras (Sony E / Fuji X / L-Mount)
  • A large F2.8 aperture zoom lens
  • Superb image quality
  • Exceptionally small and light, the lightest and smallest in its class
  • Minimum focusing distance of only 12.1 cm
  • Exceptionally fast and quite autofocus
  • Smooth and attractive bokeh
  • Made in Japan
  • Typical Photography: Landscapes, Portraits, Street Photography, Architecture, Events, Macro-style close-ups
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SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary
Stunning versatility.

A large F2.8 aperture zoom lens that never needs to leave your camera
This exceptionally small, light and bright standard zoom for crop-sensor mirrorless cameras is the ultimate workhorse lens.

SIGMA’s first APS-C size mirrorless zoom lens has a versatile full-frame equivalent zoom range of 27-75mm, which makes it ideal for a wide range of photo and video applications including landscapes, portraits, street photography, architecture and events. It can also be used for macro-style close-up photography owing to its maximum magnification of 1:2.8*1, which allows a minimum focusing distance of just 12.1cm. In terms of its bright F2.8 aperture, it makes for easier hand-held low-light shooting and provides a shallow depth-of-field for high-impact results.

Autofocus is exceptionally fast and quiet thanks to the stepping motor, which can be particularly useful when shooting video, or fast-moving subjects such as children and animals. The lens’ exceptionally small and light form factor that weighs less than 300g makes it perfect as a first interchangeable lens, as well as a sub-lens for full-frame bodies*2, as well as for various shooting situations.

*1 The minimum focusing distance and maximum magnification ratio are both values at the wide end.
*2 Please switch to APS-C crop mode when used on full-frame cameras

Large F2.8 aperture and superb image quality
The SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary covers 27mm to 75mm in the 35mm format, and has a wide aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range. This makes it easy to achieve blurry backgrounds, which is ideal for shooting attractive portraits and close-ups. The bokeh is smooth and attractive so it doesn’t distract from the in-focus subject.

The lens’s three high-precision glass-molded aspherical elements coupled with the minimization of the total number of elements yields superb optical quality without excessive weight, and the use of in-camera aberration correction further eliminates optical imperfections such as distortion and vignetting. This has all been made possible by the latest optical design technology at SIGMA’s only production base in Aizu, where all SIGMA lenses are built.

Exceptionally compact and lightweight body ideal for mirrorless cameras
The SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary is remarkably compact, matching the portability of APS-C mirrorless camera bodies. This makes it a perfect workhorse lens that is
ideal for general day-to-day use. The lens is currently the smallest and lightest in its class*1, boasting a maximum diameter of ø65.4mm, a length of 74.5mm and weight of 290g*2, yet still maintains a constant aperture of F2.8.

To keep the lens as light as possible, SIGMA constructed the body from carefully selected materials. A polycarbonate called Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) was used for the construction of the barrel, which is sleek, robust, and importantly has a thermal conductivity close to that of aluminum. This ensures stable performance and good operability when used in changing temperatures. By deliberately using metal for some of the internal structure, the parts could be much thinner and have a higher rigidity, ensuring the lens can stand up to frequent, heavy use.

*1 As an AF compatible, F2.8 constant aperture zoom lens for APS-C (as of October 2021, by SIGMA)
*2 The values are for L-Mount.

Supports various shooting situations
The SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary has a fast and near-silent AF that makes it perfectly suited to a range of photographic applications, including shooting in quiet environments, recording videos and capturing fast-moving subjects. This has been achieved by using a stepping motor as the AF actuator. Since it is small and lightweight, it can be used flexibly in situations such as handheld shooting, which requires high mobility, gimbal shooting, one-man operation video shooting and vlogging.

With an emphasis on making the lens as versatile as possible in a wide variety of shooting conditions, SIGMA designed the lens with a minimum focusing distance of 12.1 cm and maximum magnification of 1:2.8*, making it also ideal for close-ups.

* The minimum focusing distance and maximum magnification are both values at the wide end.

Combined with the ”Pocketable Full-Frame” SIGMA fp, the total weight is only 712g, and it can also be useful as a sub lens for full-frame cameras (used in crop mode) to keep weight down.

The 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, which combines compactness, light weight, high performance, and large aperture, supports a variety of shooting situations, from introductory single-lens mirrorless cameras to video shooting and combination with full-frame cameras.

Example of the lens used in combinationwith full-frame cameras in APS-C format

  SIGMA fp L
Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 61MP
SIGMA fp
Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 24.6MP
Crop Setting APS-C crop
(Equivalent to approx. 1.5 the focal length of the lens)
6.2K crop
(Equivalent to approx. 1.5 the focal length of the lens)
Still Image Recording Pixels 3,840 x 2,560 6,240 x 4,144
Movie Recording Pixels 3,840 x 2,160 (UHD 4K) 3,840 x 2,160 (UHD 4K)

Additional Features

• Inner focus system
• Compatible with high-speed autofocus
• Stepping motor
• Compatible with lens aberration correction
*Function available on supported cameras only. Available corrections may vary depending on the camera model.
• Support DMF and AF+MF
• Super Multi-Layer Coating
• Petal type lens hood (LH582-02)
• Mount with dust and splash resistant structure
• Compatible with SIGMA USB DOCK UD-11 (sold separately / for L-Mount only)
• Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
• Every single lens undergoes SIGMA’s proprietary MTF measuring system
• 7-blade rounded diaphragm
• High-precision, durable brass bayonet mount
• ”Made in Japan” craftsmanship

Specifications
More Information
Product LinesContemporary
Construction13 elements in 10 groups
Lens TypeStandard
Sensor SizeAPS-C
Angle of view76.5° (W)-31.7° (T), (73.4°-30.0°; Canon RF Mount)
Number of diaphragm blades7 (rounded diaphragm)
Minimum apertureF22
Minimum focusing distance12.1 (W)-30 (T) cm
Maximum magnification ratio1:2,8 (L)–1:5 (T)
Dimensions (diameter x length)

L-Mount
Sony E-mount
Fujifilm X Mount
Canon RF Mount

⌀ 65.4mm x 74.5mm
⌀ 61.6mm x 76.5mm
⌀ 61.6mm x 76.5mm
⌀ 69,2mm x 74,5mm

Weight (g)

L-mount
Sony E-mount
Fujifilm X Mount
Canon RF Mount

 

290g
290g
285g
300g

Filter diameter⌀ 55mm
Edition numberC021
Supplied AccessoriesPetal Type Lens Hood LH582-02, Front Cap LCF-55III, Rear Cap LCRII
AccessoriesUSB Dock UD-11 (L-Mount only), WR Protector 55mm, Protector 55mm, WR UV Filter 55mm, WR Circular PL Filter 55mm
EAN

L-Mount
Sony E-mount
Fujifilm X Mount
Canon RF Mount

085126585693
085126585655
085126585754
085126585723

* All figures calculated by L-Mount. Note: The L-Mount Trademark is a registered Trademark of Leica Camera AG. About Product Name: Product name includes "DG" when the lens is designed to deliver the ultimate in performance on cameras with full-frame sensors, and "DN" when the lens design is optimized for mirrorless cameras with the short flange focal length.
Lens Construction
Geometrical MTF Chart
Diffraction MTF Chart
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