Weight
290 g
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary features f/2.8 main camera.
General info
| Lens type i | Zoom, Standard (80 others) |
| Lens mount i | Sony ESigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary |
| Release date i | 4 years ago10/19/2021 |
| Is weather sealed (splashproof) i | ✔ (469 others) |
| Has A Metal Mount i | ✔ (634 others) |
| Weight i | 290 g (5 others) |
| Front Element Doesn't Rotate i | ✔ (476 others) |
| Includes Lens Hood i | ✔ (649 others) |
| Lens Hood Is Reversible i | ✔ (204 others) |
Optics
| Maximum focal length i | 50 mm (69 others) |
| Minimum focal length i | 18 mm (60 others) |
| Has built in optical image stabilization i | ✖ |
| Maximum angle of view i | 76.5° (9 others) |
| Minimum angle of view i | 31.7° (5 others) |
| Magnification i | 0.36x (3 others) |
| Optical zoom i | 2.78x |
Aperture
| Wide aperture (main camera) i | f/2.8 (212 others) |
| Widest aperture at maximum focal length i | f/2.8 (197 others) |
| Aperture blades i | 7 (245 others) |
| Has Rounded Aperture Blades i | ✔ (668 others) |
| Smallest aperture at maximum focal length i | f/22.0 (346 others) |
| Smallest aperture at minimum focal length i | f/22.0 (469 others) |
Focus
| Can Focus To Infinity i | ✔ (702 others) |
| Has Focus Motor i | ✔ (698 others) |
| Has a silent focus motor built into the lens i | ✔ (555 others) |
| Minimum focus distance i | 0.12 m (8 others) |
Benchmarks
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum focus distance of the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary?
At 0.12 m, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 80% below the category average for minimum focus distance, ranking #789 out of 811 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the minimum focal length of the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary?
At 18 mm, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 71% below the category average for minimum focal length, ranking #571 out of 817 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the maximum focal length of the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary?
At 50 mm, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 56% below the category average for maximum focal length, ranking #418 out of 817 — see ranking camera lens products.
Is the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lightweight?
Yes. At 290 g, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 22% below the category average for weight, ranking #338 out of 815 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the aperture blades of the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary?
At 7, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 16% below the category average for aperture blades, ranking #490 out of 784 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the optical zoom of the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary?
At 2.78x, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 12% above the category average for optical zoom, ranking #251 out of 781 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the magnification of the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary?
At 0.36x, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 11% above the category average for magnification, ranking #106 out of 768 — see ranking camera lens products.
Does the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary have optical image stabilization (OIS)?
No, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary does not have OIS. This feature is available in 37% of camera lenses.
How does it compare?
How does the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary's weight compare to similar camera lensess?
At 290 g, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (1.04 kg) by 100%.
How does the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary's minimum focus distance compare to similar camera lensess?
At 0.12 m, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary trails the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS (0.96 m) by 88%.
How does the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary's minimum focal length compare to similar camera lensess?
At 18 mm, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary trails the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (90 mm) by 80%.
How does the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary's maximum focal length compare to similar camera lensess?
At 50 mm, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (200 mm) by 75%.
How does the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary's optical zoom compare to similar camera lensess?
At 2.78x, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary leads the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (1x) by 64%.
How does the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary's magnification compare to similar camera lensess?
At 0.36x, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary trails the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (1x) by 64%.
How does the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary's aperture blades compare to similar camera lensess?
At 7, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (11) by 36%.