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Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC Macro Lens
For Four-Thirds Mount
Zoom Lens
Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.
Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.72
Autofocus Lens
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.
Focal-Range
Angle-Of-View
Viewing Angle Range
Maximum Aperture
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 Aperture | F/2.8 | Min Aperture | F/22 |
| Min Focus | 28cm | Magnification | 0.33X |
| Filter Size | 72mm | Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Size (D x L) | 79 x 86mm | Weight | 450g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | None | |
| Zoom Drive | Mechanic | Focus Drive | AF with MF Switch |
| Zoom Mechanism | External | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
| Hood | Bayonet | Focus Motor | Internal |
| Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2006-02-24 |
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Sigma 18-50mm F/2.8 Facts
Zoom LensRectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.72Autofocus LensDiscontinued: 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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