Sigma Corporation announced the SIGMA 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary for Canon RF mount. This new lens is due out on September 26, 2024. The sales price on the company’s official online shop is 107,800 yen including tax, approximately $750 US dollars.
SIGMA’s APS-C size mirrorless dedicated zoom lens, the 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, has been expanded to include a Canon RF mount version. This means that even Canon RF mount systems can now enjoy high performance, high quality and premium SIGMA zoom lenses in a native mount.
Specific for Canon camera use, a control algorithm was developed specifically for Canon RF mount interchangeable lenses, optimizing the AF drive and communication speed. In addition to achieving high-speed AF, it also supports servo AF and in-body aberration correction. The mount is sealed with rubber, making it suitable for use in a variety of environments.
SIGMA 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary Canon RF Mount Features
A large-aperture, ultra-wide-angle zoom lens with excellent image quality
It effectively corrects various aberrations, achieving high sharpness across the entire screen and a bright F2.8 lens with a compact lens configuration. It is said that you can enjoy powerful images with strong perspective, which is unique to ultra-wide-angle lenses, with high image quality at any aperture value, from maximum aperture.
A compact and lightweight body that has been stripped down to the bare minimum
It is the world’s smallest and lightest camera with a length of 62.0mm, a maximum diameter of 72.2mm, and a weight of 270g. It is not only great for carrying around, but also for setting up with a gimbal, making full use of the mobility of an APS-C mirrorless camera in any situation.
High-quality video production made easy
The small, lightweight and bright zoom lens is also ideal for video shooting. Its high mobility and imaging power will assist in high-quality video production. Taking advantage of the characteristics of an ultra-wide-angle lens with a short minimum focusing distance, you can easily capture scenes that incorporate the background, even when taking handheld selfies for Vlogging.
SIGMA 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary Canon RF Mount Specifications
Lens construction | 13 elements in 10 groups (3 FLDs, 1 SLD, 4 aspherical lenses) |
Angle of view (APS-C) | 106.6°-73.4° |
Number of aperture blades | 7 lenses (circular aperture) |
Minimum aperture | F22 |
Minimum focusing distance | 11.6(W)-19.1(T)cm |
Maximum magnification | 1:4 (W) – 1:6.9 (T) |
Filter Size | φ67mm |
Maximum diameter x length | φ72.2mm×62.0mm |
mass | 270g |
accessories | Lens hood (LH706-02), front cap (LCF-67 III), rear cap (LCR II) |