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Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Nikon F (DX) Review

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM

Main Features

  • 18-35mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 810g.
  • Diameter: 78mm
  • Length: 121mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.28m
  • Max Magnification:0.23x
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Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Overview

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (DX) mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.

Focal Range

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM has a focal range of 18-35mm and 1.9X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 27-52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR , Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD, Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 in Nikon F (DX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Zoom Method

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compare to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.23x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.28m.

Aperture

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f1.8 from 18mm all the way to the 35mm .

Optical Formula

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 12 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 5 SLD glass elements
  • 4 glassmold aspherical elements

Lens Hood

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is LH780-03.

Popular Comparisons of Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM


PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Internal Focusing
Fast and Bright at Wide end
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Constant f1.8 Aperture throughout the range

CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Alternatives in Nikon F (DX) Mount
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f4G ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f4G ED VR
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Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF Lens Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF
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Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX)
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 18-35mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.9X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.8
Min Aperture F16.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 17
Optical Groups 12
Special Elements 5 SLD glass elements, 4 glassmold aspherical elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.23X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 810g
Diameter 78mm
Length 121mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code LH780-03
Tripod Collar No
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