{"product_id":"sigma-18-50mm-f2-8-dc-dn-contemporary-lens","title":"Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fh7p_Dv4udM?si=Whmy26fEHyu2mFIZ\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigma 18-50mm f\/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ultimate Portable Standard Zoom for APS-C Mirrorless\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSigma 18-50mm f\/2.8 DC DN Contemporary\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003efast, lightweight standard zoom lens\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong\u003eAPS-C mirrorless cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e. Offering a full-frame equivalent focal length of \u003cstrong\u003e27–75mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, it covers wide-angle to short telephoto perspectives—making it ideal for \u003cstrong\u003elandscapes, portraits, street, events, vlogging, and everyday shooting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing just \u003cstrong\u003e290g\u003c\/strong\u003e and measuring only \u003cstrong\u003e74.5mm in length\u003c\/strong\u003e, it’s one of the \u003cstrong\u003esmallest and lightest f\/2.8 standard zooms\u003c\/strong\u003e available—perfect for creators who demand professional-quality results in a compact, travel-friendly design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9657\/3025\/files\/Sigma-18-50mm-F2-8-DC-DN-Contemporary_lens-18_50_28_dc_dn_c021_Impression_Hsu-Wu-Te_72.jpg?v=1715073980\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPS-C format, equivalent to \u003cstrong\u003e27–75mm\u003c\/strong\u003e on full-frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstant \u003cstrong\u003ef\/2.8 aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e for low-light and depth-of-field control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced optics:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 elements in 10 groups (3 aspherical + 1 SLD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Multi-Layer Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce flare and ghosting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStepping motor AF\u003c\/strong\u003e – fast, quiet, and precise for stills \u0026amp; video\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum focusing distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.1cm (at wide)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum magnification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:2.8 for close-up\/macro-style shooting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRounded \u003cstrong\u003e7-blade diaphragm\u003c\/strong\u003e for smooth bokeh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDust- and splash-resistant design\u003c\/strong\u003e with 55mm filter thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncredibly compact: \u003cstrong\u003e65.4mm × 74.5mm, 290g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9657\/3025\/files\/18_50_28_dc_dn_c021_Impression_Andrew-Stripp17.jpg?v=1713191073\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Performance in a Compact Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its small size, the \u003cstrong\u003e18-50mm f\/2.8\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional-level image quality\u003c\/strong\u003e. With \u003cstrong\u003ethree precision-moulded aspherical elements\u003c\/strong\u003e and one \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Low Dispersion (SLD) element\u003c\/strong\u003e, it minimises chromatic aberrations, distortion, and vignetting. 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Capture detailed shots of flowers, food, products, and textures with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9657\/3025\/files\/18_50_28_dc_dn_c021_Impression_Hsu-Wu-Te_49.jpg?v=1713191372\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMount Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sigma 18-50mm f\/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is available in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSony E-Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFujifilm X-Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanon RF-Mount (APS-C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis flexibility makes it a go-to standard zoom for a wide range of mirrorless systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9657\/3025\/files\/18_50_28_dc_dn_c021_Impression_Andrew-Stripp35.jpg?v=1713191373\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLens Construction: 13 elements in 10 groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngle of View: 76.5°–31.7°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiaphragm Blades: 7 (rounded)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum Aperture: f\/2.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum Aperture: f\/22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum Focus Distance: 12.1–30cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum Magnification: 1:2.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter Size: 55mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: ø65.4mm × 74.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 290g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounts: Sony E | L-Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon RF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9657\/3025\/files\/18_50_28_dc_dn_c021_Impression_Andrew-Stripp48.jpg?v=1713191372\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the Sigma 18-50mm f\/2.8 DC DN Contemporary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lens combines the \u003cstrong\u003espeed of an f\/2.8 zoom\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eportability of a prime\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a perfect all-rounder for \u003cstrong\u003etravel, vlogging, and everyday photography\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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