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Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM F(DX) Mount 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 / 1.78 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 78mm x 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 a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(DX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitVery Good
TravelVery Good
StreetVery Good
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeVery Good
MacroFair

Reasons to Buy Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Internal Focusing
Fast Aperture at Wide end
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f1.8 aperture throughout the range
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
Minimum focus distance of 0.28m / 11.0 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing


Lens Mount

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is compatible with cameras that have a 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.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM has a maximum diameter of 78mm and total length of 121mm. It weighs 810g / 28.6 oz.

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM has a filter thread of 72mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM:

  • 72mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 72mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 72mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




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 compared 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.

Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR: 0.38x - (Compare)
  • Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G: 0.38x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC OS HSM: 0.37x - (Compare)

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 .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
18mm F1.8 F16
35mm F1.8 F16

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.

Body Colour

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is available in Black color.

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

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

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Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Alternatives in Nikon F (DX) Mount
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35mm FF 385 g / 0.85 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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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 Black
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 No
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code LH780-03
Tripod Collar No
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