Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Review

The Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens is a great option for those looking for a small and lightweight zoom lens with a wide aperture. It has good close-up capabilities and quick autofocusing, making it suitable for both photo and video work. However, it suffers from chromatic aberration and lacks optical stabilization.

The Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 lens is a great option for those looking for a small and lightweight zoom lens with a wide aperture. It has good close-up capabilities and quick autofocusing, making it suitable for both photo and video work.

The lens controls flare and ghosting well, allowing for shooting into the sun without losing much contrast.

The Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens is a lightweight and compact zoom lens designed for APS-C cameras. Despite its small size, it offers a wide aperture of f/2.8, making it a versatile option for various shooting conditions. The construction is a mix of internal metal and plastic, with a smooth and tight build quality, although the lens mount is sealed against dust and moisture. The lens has good close-up capabilities, especially at 18mm, but suffers from minimal macro capability at 50mm, requiring the shooter to get very close to the subject. The lens controls flare and ghosting well, allowing for shooting into the sun without losing much contrast. The stepping motor in the lens provides quick and smooth autofocusing, suitable for both photo and video work. However, the lens suffers from chromatic aberration, which can be distracting and hard to get rid of in post-processing. Additionally, the lens lacks optical stabilization, requiring the use of a stabilized camera body or a gimbal for stable footage.

The stepping motor in the lens provides quick and smooth autofocusing, suitable for both photo and video work.