Sigma Leica L mount Ultra-wide zoom
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Quick answer
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 18-50mm at f/2.8 for the Leica L mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- APS-C (27–75mm equiv.)
- 22 Leica L cameras
- Focal
- 18–50mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8–22
- Weight
- 290g
- Filter
- 55mm
- AF motor
- Stepping motor
What 18-50mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 27–75mm
- 32.2–77.4° 27–67.4° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 18mm (and 50mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorSigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 18-50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Aperture blades
- 7
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- Stepping motor
- Maximum magnification
- 0.36×
Physical
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 290 g
- Length
- 74.5 mm
- Diameter
- 65.4 mm
Specification source: sigma-global.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary?
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.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary use?
It uses the Leica L mount, so it fits Leica L cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary?
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 DC DN Contemporary 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 DC DN Contemporary equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–75mm on full frame, with a 27–67.4° horizontal and 32.2–77.4° 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 DC DN Contemporary fit?
Any Leica L-mount camera, including Leica SL (Typ 601), Leica SL2, Leica SL2-S, Leica SL3, and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and 17 more.
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