Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN
Weighing just 299g with a compact 69.2mm diameter, this f/2.8 lens is the smallest and lightest in its class for Canon RF mount systems. The rubber-sealed mount and a close 12.1cm minimum focusing distance add practical versatility for everyday shooting. This lens is best for street and portrait photographers who prioritize a lightweight, unobtrusive setup for candid work.
Focal length 18-50mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Canon RF
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 300 g
lens type zoom
58 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong aperture (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 121 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-50mm | 28-300mm | 18-55mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 17-40mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 300 | 590 | 205 | 306 | 326 | 499 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | pulse stepping motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | USM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | 53.9 | 86.7 | 80.8 | 89.1 | 17.6 | 88.3 | 78.3 | 15 | 34.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.6 | 63.1 | 83.2 | 96.3 | 70.9 | 97.9 | 50.8 | 79.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 Compare | 84.7 | 81.4 | 83.8 | 95.4 | 54.7 | 82.8 | 82.8 | 86.3 | 92.3 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 86.7 | 83.9 | 49.1 | 86.2 | 88.3 | 80.5 | 86.3 | 96.4 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.4 | 71 | 37.6 | 77.9 | 82.8 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 79.4 |
| Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit Compare | 93.2 | 95.6 | 70.3 | 85.5 | 77.9 | 97.5 | 75.8 | 65.7 | 34.4 |
Usage Scores
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