Sigma has introduced an 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN zoom lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. The lens is almost identical to the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN for E- and L-mount systems.
Its focal length corresponds to 27-75mm in 35mm and thus covers the most common standard focal lengths. The optical design includes thirteen elements in ten groups, including three aspherical elements and one extra-low dispersion (SLD).
The large aperture of F2.8 over the entire focal length range enables shots with a pleasantly soft bokeh, from which the sharp subject stands out. The use of the latest optical design technologies ensures this impressive imaging performance. With a close-up limit of 12.1 cm and a maximum magnification of 1:2.8×1, the lens is also very suitable for close-ups.
Sigma says the lens has been optimized for Fujifilm cameras and supports continuous autofocus and in-camera aberration correction. Like the versions for other mounts, it has a weatherproof design.
Price and availability
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN lens for Fujifilm X-mount is now available to pre-order on Bhphotovideo.com website for $549.
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN specifications
- Focal Length: 18 to 50mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 27 to 75mm)
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
- Minimum Aperture: f/22
- Lens MountL: Fujifilm X
- Lens Format Coverage: APS-C
- Angle of View: 76.5° to 31.7°
- Minimum Focus Distance: 12.1 cm
- Maximum Magnification: 0.36x
- Macro Reproduction Ratio: 1:2.8
- Optical Design: 13 Elements in 10 Groups
- Diaphragm Blades: 7, Rounded
- Focus Type: Autofocus
- Image Stabilization: No
- Front Filter Size: 55 mm
- Dimensions: 2.4 x 3″ / 61.6 x 76.8 mm
- Weight: 10.1 oz / 285 g
Earlier this month, Fujifilm announced a new flagship mirrorless camera, the Fuji XT5 and XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR macro lens. Fujifilm X-T5 features a 40-megapixel X-Trans 5 APS-C sensor. Fujinon XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR is the company’s third XF macro lens, expanding its lineup of lenses such as the Fujinon XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro and Fujinon XF 80mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro.
