SIGMA has introduced the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary lens for Canon RF Mount, marking its first APS-C size mirrorless zoom lens specifically for this mount.
This new offering enables Canon RF system users to utilize SIGMA’s high-performance, quality zoom lenses directly on their devices.
Technical Innovations
The lens features an advanced control algorithm tailored for Canon RF Mount interchangeable lenses, which enhances autofocus (AF) speed and communication efficacy. It supports high-speed AF, Servo AF, and in-camera aberration correction, although the latter is only compatible with certain camera models. The lens is also designed with a rubber seal to make it suitable for various environmental conditions.
Additional Services
Additional ServicesSIGMA also offers a Mount Conversion Service, allowing users to convert their 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary lens to fit the Canon RF Mount.
Specifications Overview
- Construction: 10 groups, 13 elements, including 1 SLD and 3 aspherical lenses.
- Angle of View (APS-C): 73.4° (Wide) to 30.0° (Telephoto).
- Diaphragm: 7 blades (rounded).
- Aperture Range: Minimum F22.
- Focusing Distance: Ranges from 12.1 cm (Wide) to 30 cm (Telephoto).
- Magnification Ratio: 1:2.8 (Wide) to 1:5 (Telephoto).
- Filter Size: φ55mm.
- Dimensions: Diameter 69.2mm × Length 74.5mm.
- Weight: 300g.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing and AvailabilityThe SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary lens will be available for purchase starting July 11, 2024, with a retail price of £479 in the UK and $599 in the US.
About SIGMA
SIGMA Corporation, established on September 9, 1961, and incorporated on March 8, 1968, is renowned for its manufacture of high-quality optical products, including interchangeable lenses, digital cameras, and electronic flashes. The company is headquartered in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan, with a major manufacturing facility in Aizu, Fukushima. SIGMA is a privately held company with a strong international presence, boasting subsidiaries in major markets like America, Germany, France, and more, and a network that spans approximately 70 countries. The company emphasizes innovation in its product lines and maintains a robust commitment to quality across its manufacturing processes.
News source: SIGMA
