Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC Macro Lens
For Four-Thirds Mount

Zoom LensZoom LensRectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.72Autofocus LensAutofocus LensDiscontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.

Lens Description

The Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC Macro is a wide to short telephoto zoom designed for cameras with a APS-C (1.5X) sensor. This bright constant-aperture zoom covers a 18 to 50mm focal-range. It provides the same field of view as a 27-75mm lens on a Full-Frame camera.

This 3X zoom lens focuses down to 28cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.33X magnification. The lens supports autofocus and features a switch to disengage AF for focusing manually. A built-in focus motor is used to set the focus-distance. It allowed Sigma to optimize the motor precisely for this lens in order to maximize performance.

The lens weighs 450g.

This version of the lens has a Four-Thirds mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Four-Thirds mount cameras. Sigma also makes this lens for Canon EF, Pentax K, Sony A and Sigma S mounts.

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC Macro

Focal-Range

18mm50mm
18-50mm
FOCAL-RANGE OF Four-Thirds MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST APS-C (1.5X) COVERAGE

Angle-Of-View

28°70°
28-70°
ANGLE OF VIEW OF Four-Thirds MOUNT RECTILINEAR LENSES WITH APS-C (1.5X)+ COVERAGE

Viewing Angle Range

Sigma 18-50mm F/2.8

Maximum Aperture

Compared to other Four-Thirds APS-C (1.5X) lenses.
28-70°
Max F/2.8

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC Macro Specifications

Brand Sigma Model 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC Macro
Mount Max FLM 1.5X
Focal Range 18 - 50mm View Angle 70 - 28°
Max ApertureF/2.8Min ApertureF/22
Min Focus28cmMagnification0.33X
Filter Size72mm Aperture Blades7
Size (D x L)79 x 86mm Weight450g
TiltN / A ShiftN / A
Stabilization ProtectionNone
Zoom Drive Mechanic Focus Drive AF with MF Switch
Zoom Mechanism External Focus Mechanism Internal
Hood Bayonet Focus Motor Internal
Perspective RectilinearIntroduced2006-02-24

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Sigma 18-50mm F/2.8 Facts

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC Macro
Zoom LensZoom LensRectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.72Autofocus LensAutofocus LensDiscontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.
18-50mm Focal-Range F/2.8 Constant Aperture
72mm Filter Thread AF with MF Switch
Four-Thirds Mount APS-C (1.5X) Coverage
450g Lens Weight 79 x 86mm (D x L)
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