Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Announced October 5, 2023
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is a remarkably compact and lightweight ultra-wide zoom that delivers impressive image quality for travel, vlogging, and landscapes. While the lens lacks features like optical stabilization and a dedicated aperture ring, its constant f/2.8 aperture and sharp performance make it a versatile, high-value choice for APS-C shooters.
Weighted from 33 reviewer scores
Pros
- Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance
- High optical quality with sharp results and excellent flare resistance
- Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture in a small form factor
- Extremely compact and lightweight design
- Excellent close-focusing capabilities
Cons
- Corner softness and distortion at wider settings
- Lacks optical image stabilization
- Limited weather sealing restricted to the mount
- No physical aperture ring
- Awkward or fiddly lens hood design
- Launch price $599 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 10-18mm f/2.8
- Mount & coverage Sony E, Canon RF, L-Mount, Fujifilm X APS-C
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 11.7 cm (0.25x)
- Filter thread 67mm
- Autofocus motor Autofocus
- Weight & size 255g (9 oz) · 72.2 x 64 mm (2.84 x 2.52 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 33 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 7.5/10
If you want the handiest little travel lens to cover your ultra-wide needs and are willing to accept some compromises, the Sigma 10-18mm is a good option.
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The Sigma 10-18mm f2.8 DC DN is another very welcome lens for APSC systems, and I’m delighted that now means not just Sony and Leica L mounts, but also Fujifilm X-mount from day-one.
- OpticalLimits 7.5/10
The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is a wonder in terms of size and low weight - and it's even capable of delivering very good image quality.
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After using the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DG DN for a few weeks, I’m struggling to find much to criticise.
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While the APS-C image circle is huge relative to that of phone cameras, it is small compared to full-frame openings, and this lens greatly benefits from the reduced element size requirements.
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I’ve been recommending the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN to a lot of people looking for a good APS-C wide angle zoom on multiple platforms, so I’m not surprised that it performs well on Canon RF mount.
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The Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DNis a very welcome addition to the Fuji X-mount wide angle options.
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I’m hard pressed to think of a better option for APS-C shooters at the moment, particularly if you value having an F2.8 aperture.
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[T]his Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens is on the pricey side, but it also offers decent enough value for money.
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Apart from the tricky close-up image quality at bright apertures, this lens is a bit of a masterclass in wide-angle optical design, and you will feel it as you're using it. So it has to come highly recommended.
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[D]ave, I think this is a nice contemporary option from Sigma. It does work well with Sony E-mount crop sensor cameras, and I like that it's nice and compact.
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Combined with the Canon R7 this new Sigma lens seems perfectly pitched for travel photography.
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Those who revel in the world of ultra-wide images will be delighted with the quality, the close focusing and the superb handling. The lens is Highly Recommended.
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The tiny Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary is the new holder of "best ultra-wide-angle zoom lens" for Sony E-Mount APS-C cameras, offering a winning balance of size, weight, image quality, performance and crucially price.
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I like the super-wide viewing angles delivered by the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C, making it ideal for landscapes, cityscapes, architectural interiors and even vlogging.
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The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN is not perfect. The lack of an aperture ring will be a disappointment for many Fujifilm users, and the lack of weather sealing and OIS may disappoint a few more.
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The Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary zoom lens snaps crisp wide-angle photos, works well for vlogging, and costs less than competitors.
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The Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN lens could be the one lens that does it all for vloggers and landscape photographers who shoot with Sony, Fujifilm or L-mount cameras.
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To sum this up, I think the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is probably the second lens I would recommend APS-C shooters buy. It allows you to shoot wide angle, which in the modern world is more and more important.
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[S]mall, light, super wide, very nice.
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The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN adds another excellent option to their growing line of budget friendly, compact, high-quality lenses.
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The lens is ideal for landscape photography and for photographers seeking extra focal distance in their compositions.
- Canon Rumors 7.5/10
I would run and get a Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN. Yes, you will lose image stabilization, but you will gain quite a bit of light and a decent performance bump on the wide end.
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Not only does it offer an alternative third-party choice, but it does so with a high-quality, cost-effective, and versatile option that will appeal to a wide variety of users who enjoy wide-angle subjects.
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These are the kind of lenses that I really appreciate, lenses that are small, lightweight, compact, and are still bright apertures. Super useful, cuz for me, a lens like this is going to be an auxiliary lens.
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This is a lens that is easy to use, easy to get great results with and its size will appeal to a lot of people. Especially those with smaller cameras and those who value portability. I really like 16-28mm and this is just as good lens but smaller.
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So I don't think this is their best lens when it comes to the overall image quality, but for a wide angle zoom that's fast that gives you a lot to love at a very, very good price, this is still another great offering from Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary.
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The Sigma 10-18mm DC DN | Contemporary lens might be the solution that you’re looking for, offering a compact lens design and a fast aperture without breaking the bank.
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I'm personally going with this one. It was hassle-free as a travel lens where every millimeter counts in my backpack and even at the widest for me and it did a very decent job.
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[L]ight, easy to use with pretty good image quality, and as such it's a good option, especially as there's no other real alternative that matches like for the L-mount.
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As you've seen in this review, this lens performs fantastically in all aspects. Not only is it one of the best ultra wide zoom lens on the market, it's one of the best all round zoom lenses you can buy right now.
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Yeah, I couldn't recommend it high enough to be honest. I just love the images that come out of both this lens and the 18 to 50 that's on my FX30.
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It is a phenomenal lens, phenomenal for landscape photography.
