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Quick answer
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 18-50mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 18-50mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 18-50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 13 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.28 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.2x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC?
At 18-50mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 18–50mm | 39.6–90° | 46.8–100.5° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 29–80mm | 25.4–64° | 30.3–73.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC?
It zooms across 18-50mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-50mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 29–80mm on full frame, with a 25.4–64° horizontal and 30.3–73.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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