A Review of the New Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens

Sigma's new 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens offers APS-C shooters a very nice combination of ultra-wide focal lengths in tandem with a wide maximum aperture, making it a nice option for a variety of shooters, including landscape photographers, events shooters, and much more. How does it hold up in practice? This awesome video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. 

Coming to you from Christopher Frost, this great video review takes a look at the new Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary for Fujifilm X, Leica L, and Sony E mount APS-C cameras. The 10-18mm f/2.8 comes with a nice range of features, including:

  • 13 elements in 10 groups (3 FLD, 1 SLD, and 4 aspherical elements for improved image quality)
  • Image stabilization
  • Newly designed push-on petal lens hood for more compact footprint
  • 4.6" minimum focusing distance for 1:4 maximum magnification ratio at wide end
  • Dust- and splash-resistant construction
  • Weight: 260 g
  • AF stepping motor
  • Minimal focus breathing for video work
  • 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smoother bokeh

At $599, the 10-18mm f/2.8 looks like it offers some impressive performance and a lot of versatility. Check out the video above for Frost's full thoughts on the lens. 

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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