India, June 25, 2024 – SIGMA India is excited to announce the launch schedule of the highly anticipated SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary lens for the Canon RF Mount. This new addition marks SIGMA’s first APS-C size mirrorless dedicated zoom lens for the Canon RF system, offering photographers exceptional performance, versatility, and convenience.

Key Features:

Large F2.8 Aperture and Image Quality: The lens offers a versatile zoom range of 28.8mm to 80mm (APS-C format) with a wide F2.8 aperture throughout, enabling stunning bokeh effects and sharp images. It features a minimum focusing distance of 12.1cm and a maximum magnification of 1:2.8*1, ideal for close-up photography.

Exceptionally Compact and Lightweight: Despite its large aperture, the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary is the smallest and lightest lens in its class, with a maximum diameter of 69.2mm, a length of 74.5mm, and a weight of only 300g3. This makes it the perfect companion for APS-C mirrorless cameras, maximizing portability and ease of use.

Advanced Technology and Performance:

The lens features a control algorithm specifically developed for Canon RF Mount, optimizing AF drive and communication speed. It supports high-speed AF, Servo AF, and in-camera aberration correction.

The mount is rubber-sealed, ensuring reliable performance in various environments.

Mount Conversion Service: SIGMA offers a Mount Conversion Service to convert other mounts of the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary to the Canon RF Mount.

Specifications:

Lens Construction: 10 groups, 13 elements (1 SLD and 3 aspherical lenses)

Angle of View (APS-C): 73.4° (W) – 30.0° (T)

Number of Diaphragm Blades: 7 (rounded diaphragm)

Minimum Aperture: F22

Minimum Focusing Distance: 12.1 (W) – 30 (T) cm / 4.8 (W) – 11.9 (T) in.

Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:2.8 (W) – 1:5 (T)

Filter Size: φ55mm

Dimensions (Diameter × Length): φ69.2mm × 74.5mm / φ2.7in. x 2.9in.

Weight: 300g / 10.6oz.