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Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Review

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The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN lens is a compact and lightweight option suitable for various camera mounts. It is capable of capturing close-up shots with dramatic backgrounds and handles bright sunlight well. The lens also features a quick and smooth focusing motor, and while the bokeh is decent, the sun stars are not great. The lens offers good sharpness, especially at 18mm.

The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN lens offers impressive macro capabilities, allowing users to capture dramatic close-up shots with compelling backgrounds. It demonstrates good resistance to flare and features an efficient focusing motor, despite some limitations in areas such as sun stars and bokeh.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Impressive macro capabilities
  • Good resistance to flare
  • Efficient focusing motor
Cons
  • Mediocre sun stars
  • Suboptimal bokeh
  • Not the best image quality
  • Limited telephoto capabilities

The lens provides good sharpness, particularly at 18mm.

The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN lens is designed to provide a compact and lightweight wide-angle option for photographers using different camera mounts such as L Mount, Sony E Mount, and X Mount. It offers impressive macro capabilities, allowing users to capture dramatic close-up shots with compelling backgrounds. The lens also demonstrates good resistance to flare, making it suitable for shooting in bright sunny conditions. However, the lens has room for improvement when it comes to handling sun stars, as they tend to lack distinctiveness. On the plus side, the focusing motor is quiet and efficient, ensuring snappy performance. Additionally, the lens provides good sharpness, particularly at 18mm. Overall, it is a suitable choice for those looking for an affordable and compact APS-C zoom lens for ultra-wide photography, although it may not be the best option for those specifically prioritizing telephoto capabilities or absolute image quality.

It is a suitable choice for those looking for an affordable and compact APS-C zoom lens for ultra-wide photography, although it may not be the best option for those specifically prioritizing telephoto capabilities or absolute image quality.

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