Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary for L Mount

• Extremely compact lens for crop sensor Sony cameras with versatile zoom range ideal for lots of subjects
• Excellent results when shooting both photos and videos with sharp low distortion images
• Fast, near silent Autofocus system makes this lens ideal to capture even faster moving subjects
• Bright constant aperture means for low light when handholding and to separate the subject and background
• Modern design, perfectly suited to Sony crop sensor cameras with weather resistance and Sigma lens coatings

Key Features

• Bright constant aperture throughout the zoom range
• Excellent image quality from aspherical elements
• Extremely compact and lightweight at 290g.
• Fast and near-silent AF stepping motor
• Close minimum focusing distance of just 12.1cm
• Filter size: f55mm

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary for L Mount Summary

The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary for L Mount cameras (used in crop mode) combines versatility with an ultra small lightweight body, superb build quality and impressive performance. The standard zoom offers an equivalent 27-75mm range, making it ideal for a wide range of subjects from landscapes and portraits to street photography and travel. With a near silent, ultra fast AF system you can also capture videos, vlogs and photograph even fast moving subjects efficiently. The minimum focus distance is just 12.1cm offering more versatility with the ability to capture close-up and detail shots.

Sporting a mirrorless design helps to make this one of the most compact  at 290g and measuring under 7.5cm long, with a weight of just 712g, when combined with the . Results are excellent with sharp details throughout thanks to the use of aspherical lens elements in the lightweight design.

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L Mount More Detail

Versatile zoom lens in crop sensor mode

With a combination of lightweight design, versatile zoom range and fast, near silent Autofocus system the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L Mount is adept in a variety of situations. The stepping motor will track fast moving subjects quickly and quietly, which is perfect for video, vlogging to camera and photographing people or other moving subjects. With such a lightweight design you can use the lens without the need for a gimbal when capturing movies and shoot handheld in low light, harnessing in-body stabilisation systems.

Versatility is further enhanced by the close 12.1cm minimum focus distance and large magnification at the wide end of the zoom range.

Large constant aperture and superb image quality

Sigma has designed the 18-50mm lens to offer a large f/2.8 constant aperture making it easier to separate your subject from a smooth out of focus background, particularly noticeable when capturing portraits or close-ups.

The optical design harnesses one SLD element and three aspherical lens elements providing excellent optical quality with minimal distortion or vignetting. The lens also utilises in-camera corrections to further enhance image quality straight out of camera.

Extremely compact and lightweight design

Despite boasting a fast constant aperture the Sigma 18-50mm measures 74.5mm long and weighs just 290g. This is made possible through the use of high quality polycarbonate called Thermally Stable Composite combined with some internal aluminium parts. The lens remains rigid, looks great, performs well and allows you to shoot throughout temperature changes, both indoors and out.

Additional features

• Lens construction: 13 elements in 10 groups, with 1 SLD element and three aspherical elements
• Inter focus system
• Compatible with high-speed autofocus
• Stepping motor
• Compatible with lens aberration correction
• Support DMF and AF+MF
• Super Multi-Layer Coating
• Petal-type lens hood
• Mount with dust- and splash-resistant structure
• Compatible with optional  
• Designed to minimise flare and ghosting
• 7-blade rounded diaphragm
• High-precision, durable brass bayonet mount
• Made in Japan craftsmanship

Optional Accessories

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for L-Mount Specifications

• Lens construction: 10 groups, 13 elements (1 SLD and 3 aspherical)
• Angle of view (APS-C): 76.5° (W) – 31.7° (T)
• Number of diaphragm blades: 7 (rounded diaphragm)
• Minimum aperture: f/22
• Minimum focusing distance: 12.1cm (W) – 30cm (T)
• Maximum magnification ratio: 1:2.8 (W) – 1:5 (T)
• Filter size: f55mm
• Dimensions (Maximum Diameter x Length): f65.4mm×74.5mm Weight: 290g

What’s in the Box

• Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L-Mount
• Petal Type Hood (LH582-02)
• Front Cap (LCF-55 III)
• Rear Cap (LCR II)