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Quick answer
The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 18-35mm at f/1.8 for the Sigma SA mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
A 18-35mm f/1.8 APS-C fast wide-angle zoom lens, the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is designed for Sigma SA mount bodies, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. An APS-C zoom with a constant f/1.8 aperture, unusually bright for a zoom lens.
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Sigma SA
- Focal length
- 18-35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.28 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.23x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art?
At 18-35mm this is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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 | 18–35mm | 54.4–90° | 63.4–100.5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–53mm | 37.8–67.4° | 44.8–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art use?
It uses the Sigma SA mount, so it fits Sigma SA cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art?
It zooms across 18-35mm with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.
Is the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-35mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/1.8.
What is the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–53mm on full frame, with a 37.8–67.4° horizontal and 44.8–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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