SIGMA Unveils 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount

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SIGMA Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary for Canon RF Mount.

A large F2.8 aperture zoom lens that need never leave your camera.

This exceptionally light, bright, and sharp standard zoom for crop-sensor mirrorless cameras is the ultimate workhorse lens.

Long-awaited Canon RF Mount addition

SIGMA’s first APS-C size mirrorless dedicated zoom lens, the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, will now be available for the Canon RF Mount. This addition allows users to enjoy high-performance, and high-quality SIGMA zoom lenses in native mount on their Canon RF Mount system.

A control algorithm including AF drive and communication speed optimization has been developed specifically for Canon RF Mount interchangeable lenses. In addition to realizing high-speed AF, the lens also supports Servo AF and in-camera aberration correction*. The mount is rubber-sealed to cater for use in a variety of environments.

* Available on supported cameras only.

Mount Conversion Service is available to convert other mounts of SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary to Canon RF Mount.

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Features

1. Large F2.8 aperture and superb image quality

The compact body offers a versatile full-frame equivalent zoom range of 28.8mm to 80mm, a wide aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range that allows you to enjoy bokeh expressions, and sharp images achieved by the latest optical design technology. With a minimum focusing distance of 12.1cm and a maximum magnification of 1:2.8^*1, it allows photographers to take advantage of the compact shooting system, such as shooting close-ups of your subject.

2. Exceptionally compact and lightweight body ideal for mirrorless cameras

The main feature of the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary is its overwhelmingly compact and lightweight body that maximizes the excellent portability and advantages of an APS-C mirrorless camera. Despite its large aperture of F2.8, it is the smallest and lightest in its class^*2 boasting a maximum diameter of φ69.2mm, a length of 74.5mm and weight of 300g.^*3 This makes the large-aperture standard zoom easy to carry around in daily life.

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

*2 As an AF compatible, F2.8 constant aperture standard zoom lens for APS-C (as of June 2024, by SIGMA).

*3 Size and weight measurements given for Canon RF Mount version.

Specifications Values are for Canon RF Mount

Lens Construction: 

• 10 groups, 13 elements (1 SLD and 3 aspherical lenses)
• Angle of View (APS-C): 73.4°(W)-30.0°(T)
• Number of Diaphragm Blades: 7 (rounded diaphragm)
• Minimum Aperture: F22
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 12.1 (W) -30 (T) cm / 4.8 (W) -11.9 (T) in.
• Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:2.8 (W) -1:5(T)
• Filter size: φ55mm
• Dimensions (Diameter × Length: φ69.2mm × 74.5mm / φ2.7in. x 2.9in.
• Weight: 300g / 10.6oz.

Accessories (Supplied)

• Lens Hood LH582-02                                  
• Front Cap LCF-55 III
• Rear Cap LCR II for Canon RF Mount

For more information, please visit: SIGMA UK website.