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Date : Thu Oct 05 2023 18:45:04

Sigmas affordable wide-angle lens for Sony and Fujifilm fans is the smallest 
of its kind

Date:
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:35:42 +0000

Description:
The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN is the smallest and lightest f/2.8 zoom lens 
for APS-C cameras.

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Sigma has announced the worlds smallest and lightest f/2.8 zoom lens for 
APS-C cameras, and it looks like an excellent option for Sony and Fujifilm 
shooters. 

The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN is available at launch in Sony, Fujifilm and 
L-mount versions (the latter is supported by Sigma, Panasonic and Leica), and 
weighs just 9.2oz / 260g. 

At 2.8 inches / 72.2mm in length, its a tiny thing, too and a perfect fit for 
cameras like the Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 , and X-series cameras like the 
Fujifilm X-T5 . Impressively, its a near size-match for Sonys own 10-18mm F4 
lens, while giving an extra stop of light. 

This is now the widest-angle Sigma APS-C lens, with a full-frame equivalent 
focal length of 15-27mm  a super-versatile perspective, especially for 16:9 
video with its top and bottom crop of the frame. Its also a must-have lens in 
the kit bag for most landscape photographers. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: 
Sigma) Image 2 of 3 (Image credit: Sigma) Image 3 of 3 (Image credit: Sigma) 

The 10-18mm lens compliments the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN , and together the 
APS-C pair cover off an equivalent 15-75mm focal length with a constant f/2.8 
aperture, at a combined weight of just 550g. Full-frame versions of these 
lenses are much larger and heavier by comparison  Sigma is showing us a real 
benefit of APS-C. Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN price and availability 

The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN is available from October 26 in Sony E-mount, 
Fujifilm X Mount and L-Mount variations priced at $599 / 599 (Australia price 
TBC). It's supplied with a push-on petal-type hood, plus the usual front and 
rear lens caps. 

Whats even better is that the Sigma 10-18mms $600 / 600 list price is a 
relative snip when compared to proprietary lenses from Sony and Fujifilm. 

That lower price point isnt a reflection of the lens build quality either; 
its dust and splash resistant, with a rubber seal to prevent water and dust 
ingress. 

Sigma says the lens boasts ultra-sharp optics, including a unique aspherical 
element that reduces the overall lens size, plus a newly designed push-on 
petal type hood. Its 11.6cm minimum focus distance gives a maximum 1:4 
magnification, so its also a versatile lens for close up photography. Image 1 
of 2 (Image credit: Sigma) Image 2 of 2 (Image credit: Sigma) 

Add the two f/2.8 zooms to Sigmas quadruplet of f/1.4 primes lenses (16mm, 
23mm 30mm and 56mm), and Sigma really is lavishing high-quality optics on the 
APS-C format. The 10-18mm could be one of the best Sony lenses for APS-C, and 
one of Sigma's best-sellers yet. You might also like Sigma launches world's 
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lenses you can buy



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/sigmas-affordable-wide-angle-l
ens-for-sony-and-fujifilm-fans-is-the-smallest-of-its-kind


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