{"title":"Sigma 18-50mm f\/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sigma-18-50mm-f-2-8-dc-dn-contemporary-lens-for-sony-e","title":"Sigma 18-50mm f\/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ca1e21;\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list_22p_DbxsLr4MV-m3EOA_5T\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003eE-Mount Lens\/APS-C Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003e27-75mm (35mm Equivalent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003eAperture Range: f\/2.8 to f\/22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003eMinimum Focusing Distance: 4.8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003eThree Aspherical Elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003eSpecial Low Dispersion Element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003eRounded 7-Blade Diaphragm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003eDust- and Splash-Proof Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003eFilter Size - 55mm (Front)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8342\/0659\/t\/10\/assets\/Red20Bar.jpg?v=1677901181\" alt=\"Redbar\" width=\"100%\" height=\"25\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ca1e21;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for a wide range of photo and video applications including landscapes, portraits, street photography, architecture, and events, the \u003cstrong\u003e18-50mm f\/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eSigma\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small, light, and bright standard zoom for crop-sensor mirrorless cameras. Offered here with a Sony E-mount, 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. The lens design includes three high-precision glass-molded aspherical elements coupled with a special low dispersion element. Together they minimize the total number of elements for superb optical quality without excessive weight. 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. An ultimate workhorse, the lens features 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA standard zoom lens is designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount cameras and provides a 27-75mm equivalent focal length range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstant f\/2.8 maximum aperture is well-suited for working in low-light conditions and provides greater control over the focus position when using shallow depth of field techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree high-precision glass-molded aspherical elements are used to help limit distortion and spherical aberrations and contribute to greater overall sharpness and accurate rendering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Low Dispersion (SLD) element reduces chromatic aberrations and color fringing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Multi-Layer Coating minimizes flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-camera aberration correction further eliminates optical imperfections such as distortion and vignetting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepping motor with nearly silent autofocus that makes it perfectly suited to a range of photographic applications, including shooting in quiet environments, recording videos, and capturing fast-moving subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum focusing distance of 4.8\" and a 1:2.8 maximum magnification ratio benefits working with close-up subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sigma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43857099882739,"sku":"SIG-585965","price":584.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8342\/0659\/products\/sig-585965-1.jpg?v=1691211557"},{"product_id":"sigma-18-50mm-f-2-8-dc-dn-contemporary-lens-for-leica-l","title":"Sigma 18-50mm f\/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ca1e21;\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list_22p_DbxsLr4MV-m3EOA_5T\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003eL-Mount Lens\/APS-C Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003e27-75mm (35mm Equivalent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003eAperture Range: f\/2.8 to f\/22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003eMinimum Focusing Distance: 4.8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003eThree Aspherical Elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003eSpecial Low Dispersion Element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003eRounded 7-Blade Diaphragm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003eDust- and Splash-Proof Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"listItem_1k-sWDbEV5fQJj1k-1SEFn\" data-selenium=\"sellingPointsListItem\"\u003eFilter Size - 55mm (Front)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8342\/0659\/t\/10\/assets\/Red20Bar.jpg?v=1677901181\" alt=\"Redbar\" width=\"100%\" height=\"25\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ca1e21;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ideal for a wide range of photo and video applications including landscapes, portraits, street photography, architecture, and events, the \u003cstrong\u003e18-50mm f\/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eSigma\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small, light, and bright standard zoom for crop-sensor mirrorless cameras. Offered here with a Leica L-mount, 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. The lens design includes three high-precision glass-molded aspherical elements coupled with a special low dispersion element. Together they minimize the total number of elements for superb optical quality without excessive weight. 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. An ultimate workhorse, the lens features 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe standard zoom lens is designed for APS-C-format Leica L-mount cameras and provides a 27-75mm equivalent focal length range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstant f\/2.8 maximum aperture is well-suited for working in low-light conditions and provides greater control over the focus position when using shallow depth of field techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree high-precision glass-molded aspherical elements are used to help limit distortion and spherical aberrations and contribute to greater overall sharpness and accurate rendering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Low Dispersion (SLD) element reduces chromatic aberrations and color fringing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Multi-Layer Coating minimizes flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-camera aberration correction further eliminates optical imperfections such as distortion and vignetting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepping motor with nearly silent autofocus that makes it perfectly suited to a range of photographic applications, including shooting in quiet environments, recording videos, and capturing fast-moving subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum focusing distance of 4.8\" and a 1:2.8 maximum magnification ratio benefits working with close-up subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Sigma UD-11 USB Dock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sigma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43857100210419,"sku":"SIG-585969","price":584.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8342\/0659\/products\/sig-585969-1.jpg?v=1691211571"},{"product_id":"sigma-18-50mm-f-2-8-dc-dn-contemporary-lens-for-fujifilm-x","title":"Sigma 18-50mm f\/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for FUJIFILM X","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ca1e21;\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eX-Mount Lens\/APS-C Format\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003e27-75mm (35mm Equivalent)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eAperture Range: f\/2.8 to f\/22\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eMinimum Focusing Distance: 4.8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eThree Aspherical Elements\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eSpecial Low Dispersion Element\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eRounded 7-Blade Diaphragm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eDust- and Splash-Proof Design\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes LH582-02 Lens Hood\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8342\/0659\/t\/10\/assets\/Red20Bar.jpg?v=1677901181\" alt=\"Redbar\" width=\"100%\" height=\"25\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ca1e21;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal 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. Offered here with a FUJIFILM X-mount, 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. The lens design includes three high-precision glass-molded aspherical elements coupled with a special low dispersion element. Together they minimize the total number of elements for superb optical quality without excessive weight. 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. 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This incredibly compact new lens offers a full-frame equivalent 27-75mm focal range. At time of announcement, it was available for both Sony E-mount and L-Mount systems. The Fujifilm X Mount version was announced in November 2022, and now SIGMA is pleased to announce this as the first lens to be released for the Canon RF Mount.\u003cbr\u003eLess than 3 inches (74.5mm) long and weighing just over 10 ounces (290g), it is the smallest and lightest F2.8 standard zoom for crop-sensor mirrorless cameras (since time of original release, and effective June 2024).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new lens is designed for APS-C camera users who want a compact, large-diameter workhorse zoom lens that is ideal for travel and day-to-day shooting. It is the perfect step up from the typical kit lens with better optical performance, constant F2.8 aperture, quiet stepping motor, and 1:2.8 macro capability (at 18mm). 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