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

This lens is interesting but 18 instead 16 mm is a huge change and inside it could be a problem. I'm hesitating with the 16-55 f2.8. But of course the Sony shouldn't be bought at this price and wait promotions.

You keep saying that LOCA is hard to get rid of (on this and numerous previous lenses). Both ACR and Lightroom have easy and effective green and purple/red elimination controls. Nothing hard about it.

Great value 😊!

Is it parfocal?

This has turned into my favorite lens, I use it when I’m not sure what I’m going to be capturing because it’s pretty much ready for anything. The only lens I use more is a pancake because despite the review’s emphasis on how compact/light this guy is, it seems big and hefty to me.

I've been using a Nikon D7000 + 17-55 2.8f lens for many years, recently I changed to a Sony A6400 with this Sigma lens and I am so delighted with that combo, it's very light, very sharp and very fast focusing, great change.

does this work with FS5?

Nope Not interested in Video! Will get this lens!

I suppose it would also work and be compatible with SONY 5100??

Anybody knows if it will be released with an EF Canon mount one day ?

FINALLY!!! THE WAIT IS OVER!

What mice are you using?? It sounds so good

This is the lens I will probably upgrade to in the future from the kit lens

The Sigma 18-50 has become my vacation+walk around lens. I'm always pleased at how sharp it is. Of course the size and weight are major factors. I have other lenses with a similar range but they sit in the drawer as this little lens gets to go out and play.

Excellent review, answered all my questions thank you!

All sigma has to do now is make a 50-150mm 2.8 compact dn lens that matches with this

If you has to choose between this and the Tamron, which would you buy?

Worst lense i have used for video… can follow focus for its life… tried 3 off them on 3 bodys . Same outcome. Sigma said this is how it works…..

My guy sounds like Paul Rudd

One problem that is not mentioned - the zoom ring goes in the wrong direction compared to Sony lenses. It can be very annoying if you mix this lens with Sony / Tamron lenses.

hi guys, how does the lens work with A6400 + Crane M3 in 4k 24p ? No slowmo. Rock stable ? No shake ? Or better to go for Weebill S and Tamron 17-70mm 2.8 VC? Thanks.

Can’t wait for sigma to release this lens for Fujifilm X mount.

Brother please tell me it is better than Sigma 30 mm F1.4 please reply soon brother

Wish Sigma did this for full frame.

Quick question. Is someone use this lens in a full frame body? such as the Lumix S5.
Can you use it if you crop the sensor?

This is is just what I am looking for as it is cheap, sharp, AF is good and I will be using it on A6600 and NEX5R !

Thanks a lot, i will buy this lens Sigma for Sony A6400. I come from Vietnam

Hey! GREAT video. Any idea if this lens will come out with an EF-M mount for canon?

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The extra range of the Tamron arguably makes it worth the extra cost.

great video, I would love to start to see some comparison now versus other zoom lenses; in fact, even though I know this lens to be more of a wide zoom it would be great to see a video against the TAMRON 11-20MM F/2.8. Thanks and keep up the great work.

Great video! Am curious, what kind of wireless audio set up are you using? It's as solid as this lens!

Anyone noticed the airplane?

Nice review! Thank you!

I would like to know if I can achieve the same quality (detail and sharpness) with this lens (at 18mm) as with the Sigma 16mm f/1.4, because I already have a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 and I was thinking of buying the 16mm f/1.4, but I wonder if I can achieve the same results with the new Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8. Thx

Great review as always. Thanks!

I just bought this lens and it is awesome. Small, lightweight and sharp! A game changer! The kit 16-50 is DOA!

I am torn between this and the Tamron 17-70mm. I have the sigma 16mm 1.4 already. I mainly do live streaming and wants to incorporate the versatility of Zoom lenses. Tamron has 20mm longer telephoto range advantage compared to Sigma.Please advise.

Chose the Tamron 17-70 because of the stabilisation and bit extra range for our sony a6100 (no ibis). We also have the sony 35mm 1,8 as a really nice portret lens. Now we have a good combination for really nice overal photo capabilities. Anyhow good to see some more really nice lenses for sony aps-c!! Full frame is getting out budget more & more. Much like the booming roadbike market 😂

Should we get this or sigma prime? Any thoughts?

how much does it stack against the old sigma 17-50 for DLSR ? and why there is no new 18-35 f.18 ;)

"I expected them to be dog ****." Classic Chris... please never change!

Just what I need

Thank you for taking a thoughtful look at the new lens, fellas, and Happy Thanksgiving!

If your gonna get the A74 and shooting a good amount of 4k60p , this must be a good buy :)?

Anybody around here who could say if it would be possible to add a wide angle attachement to it?

wil it be better than sigma 1.4 16mm?

Spooky weight reference

For me, the real question is this… While shooting I honestly hate switching between my sigma trio lenses. I know the focal lengths are different between the trio and this zoom, but for all intents and purposes will this suffice as a one and done for photo and video without too much loss of quality?