Sigma · Contemporary
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary
$584 approx.
sigmaphoto.com|May 9, 2026
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Optics
Focal Length | 18–50mm |
Equiv. Focal Length | 27–75mm |
Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
Min Aperture | f/22 |
Angle of View | 76.5°–31.7° |
Aperture Blades | 7 |
Lens Configuration | 10 groups / 13 elements 3 Asph · 1 ED (1 SLD) |
Build
Weight | 285g |
Dimensions | ⌀61.6 × 76.8mm |
Filter Size | 55mm |
Autofocus
Autofocus | Yes |
Focus Motor | Stepping Stepping Motor |
Min Focus Distance | 12.1cm(Wide) 30cm(Tele) |
Max Magnification | 0.357x(Wide) 0.2x(Tele) |
Stabilization
OIS | No |
Features
Weather Resistant | No |
Aperture Ring | No |
Power Zoom | No |
Internal Zoom | No |
Release
Release Year | 2022 |
Accessories | Lens hood LH582-02, Front cap LCF-55mm III, Rear cap LCR II |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This lensSigma · Contemporary18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary | 18–50mm | f/2.8 | 285g | AF | No | No | $584 approx. | |
| Compared with this lens | ||||||||
 Fujifilm · XFXF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS | 18–55mm5mm longer | f/2.8–4Same | 310gSimilar | AF | Yes | No | $700 approx. | |
 Fujifilm · XCXC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS II | 16–50mm2mm wider | f/3.5–5.6⅔ stop slower | 195g90g lighter | AF | Yes | No | Price N/A | |
 Fujifilm · XCXC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS | 16–50mm2mm wider | f/3.5–5.6⅔ stop slower | 195g90g lighter | AF | Yes | No | $175 approx.Used | |
 Fujifilm · XFXF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR | 16–50mm2mm wider | f/2.8–4.8Same | 240g45g lighter | AF | No | Yes | $850 approx. | |
 Fujifilm · XFXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II | 16–55mm2mm wider, 5mm longer | f/2.8Same | 410g125g heavier | AF | No | Yes | $1,400 approx. | |
 Fujifilm · XFXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR | 16–55mm2mm wider, 5mm longer | f/2.8Same | 655g370g heavier | AF | No | Yes | $950 approx. | |
- This lensSigma · Contemporary18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary18–50mm · f/2.8 · 285g · Autofocus
$584 approx.
- Compared with this lens
- Fujifilm · XFXF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS18–55mm · Same aperture · Similar weightAutofocus · Stabilized
$700 approx.
- Fujifilm · XCXC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS II16–50mm · ⅔ stop slower · 90g lighterAutofocus · Stabilized
Price N/A
- Fujifilm · XCXC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS16–50mm · ⅔ stop slower · 90g lighterAutofocus · Stabilized
$175 approx.Used
- Fujifilm · XFXF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR16–50mm · Same aperture · 45g lighterAutofocus · Weather-sealed
$850 approx.
- Fujifilm · XFXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II16–55mm · Same aperture · 125g heavierAutofocus · Weather-sealed
$1,400 approx.
- Fujifilm · XFXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR16–55mm · Same aperture · 370g heavierAutofocus · Weather-sealed
$950 approx.
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