Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF 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
RF Mount cameras .
The Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF is also available in the Leica L , Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
What type of photography is the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary RF Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary RF lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.12m / 4.7 inch
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Lens Mount
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF is compatible with cameras that have a Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R50 V , Canon R100 and Canon R50 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF has a maximum diameter of 69mm and a total length of 75mm when not extended. It weighs 300g / 10.6 oz .
Check the size of the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF when attached to RF Mount cameras :
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF Size
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF has a filter thread of 55mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF:
You can also check All Canon RF Mount Lenses with 55mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF has a focal range of 18-50mm and 2.8X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28.8-80mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Weather Sealings
The Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Canon R7 ,
Optical Image Stabilization
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF 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 Canon RF-S 18-45mm f4.5-6.3 IS , Canon RF 20-50mm F4 in Canon RF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization .
Lenses Similar to Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF With Optical Image Stabilization
Zoom Method
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF Extended State
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.36x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.12m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.36x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Canon RF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 18mm all the way to the 50mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
18mm
F2.8
F22
50mm
F2.8
F22
Optical Formula
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 10 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
1 Super Low Dispersion 3 aspherical elements Lens Hood
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF 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 LH582-02 .
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF Lens Hood
Body Colour
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF is available in color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary RF.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C RF in Other Lens Mounts
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