Product information

Pros and cons

According to our camera lens expert

  • With 290g, this is a very light lens that you can easily take with you for an entire day.
  • The aperture of f/2.8 makes the lens light-sensitive, so you can also photograph in low-light situations.
  • The silent autofocus motor ensures you don't hear the lens when you record videos.
  • You can't use the lens when it rains, because it isn't splash proof.

Description

The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Sony E-Mount is a zoom lens for landscape and portrait photography, for example. This lens is suitable for Sony mirrorless cameras with an APS-C sensor. The zoom range is similar to the 27-75mm lens on a full-frame camera. This lens has a compact size and weighs 290g, so you can easily take it with you for the entire day. The maximum aperture of f/2.8 makes the lens light-sensitive. This allows you to photograph in low-light situations without problems. You can also use the lens to while recording. It has a silent and fast autofocus that you don't hear in your videos. If your full-frame camera has an APS-C crop mode, you can also use this lens.

This is what you get

  • Lens caps (2x)
  • Lens hood

Key specs

Lens mount

Sony E mount

Suitable for camera type

APS-C

Lens compatible with

Sony mirrorless cameras

Zoom or prime lens

Zoom lens

Lens type

Standard, Telephoto lens, Wide-angle

Type of photography

All-round, Architecture and interior, Landscape, Nature photography, Portrait, Product, Recording, Sports and action, Wild animal photography

Aperture

2,8

Image stabilization

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Rating

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Most helpful reviews

9,7/10 ()

Sharp lightweight

  • Sharp
  • Compact
  • light
  • Zoom ring reversed compared to many other lenses.

Very fine lens: it is a compact and light lens that is also very sharp, even wide-open. Ideal to take with you on an APS-C camera. Nice zoom range, focuses quickly and is well built, even has some weather resistance. The only drawback I experience is the absence of optical stabilization and it takes some getting used to that the zoom ring works in reverse.

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  • Déjan Gonlag

  • 23 June 2022

  • Automatic translation off Dutch

8,7/10 ()

Acceptable at everything, so it's not brilliant at anything

I have requested a refund because it feels like a kit lens with some little improvements (sharpness, brightness...) but not enough for its price. I was doing tests comparing it with the sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6, and obviously you always get better results with the sigma, but in situations of good light conditions, there is not so much difference.

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  • Juan Peralta Torrecilla

  • 2 January 2023

8,7/10 ()

Travel allround

Best overall lens for tarveling light. The best lens is the one you have with you :)

  • Fred

  • 12 March 2023

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Coverage

  • Fall and impact damage
  • Manufacturing errors outside the warranty
  • Water damage
  • Theft (Optional)

What isn't covered?

  • Damage caused by gross negligence isn't covered
  • Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as dents) isn't covered

Your ERGO product insurance

This insurance is governed by Belgian law. That's why you can always go to the or our customer service. You have a 30-day return window, so you're not bound to anything. The insurance can be cancelled every year, even if you've paid in advance. If you cancel it earlier, you receive the overpaid amount back.

How do I insure my camera lens?

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ERGO Mobile device insurance excluding theft
  • Pay 2 years in advance €42.99 one-time payment (€21.50 per year)
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In case of damage, a deductible of 10% (repair) or 20% (theft) applies

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Sony E-mount
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Sony E-mount

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Specifications

Product

Product number

895103

Manufacturer code

585965

Brand

Sigma

Warranty

2 years

Processing of your defect

Via Coolblue

Usage

Lens type

Standard, Telephoto lens, Wide-angle

Type of photography

All-round, Architecture and interior, Landscape, Nature photography, Portrait, Product, Recording, Sports and action, Wild animal photography

Suitable for

Lens mount

Sony E mount

Lens compatible with

Sony mirrorless cameras

Suitable for camera type

APS-C

Compatible with lens filter

Filter size

55 mm

Lens series

Contemporary

Properties

Zoom or prime lens

Zoom lens

Maximum magnification factor

0

Aperture

2,8

Number of aperture shutters

7

Fixed aperture

Number of groups

10

Number of elements

13

Type of lens elements

Aspherical, SLD

Special lens elements

Image stabilization

Minimum focal length

18 mm

Maximum focal length

50 mm

Fixed focal point

Focus

Shortest focusing distance

12,1 cm

Manual focus override

Silent focusing motor

Type of focusing motor

Stepping Motor

Internal focus

Focal distance control

Autofocus

Physical properties

Color

Black

Weight

290 g

Material

Plastic

Diameter

55 mm

Length camera lens

74,5 mm

Resistance

Dustproof

Shockproof