Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) – Overview
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) is a compact standard zoom lens designed for FUJIFILM X-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. As part of Sigma's renowned Contemporary series, it combines a versatile 18-50mm focal length (approximately 27-76mm full-frame equivalent) with a bright constant f/2.8 maximum aperture. The lens delivers exceptional image quality, fast autofocus, and a lightweight design, making it an excellent choice for travel, portraits, street photography, landscapes, everyday shooting, and video creation.
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) – Key Features
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FUJIFILM X Mount Compatibility
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APS-C Mirrorless Format
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18-50mm Standard Zoom Lens
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Approx. 27-76mm Full-Frame Equivalent
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Constant f/2.8 Maximum Aperture
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Minimum Aperture f/22
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Sigma Contemporary Series
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Stepping Motor Autofocus
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13 Elements in 10 Groups
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3 Aspherical Elements
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1 SLD Element
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Super Multi-Layer Coating
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Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm
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Compact and Lightweight Design
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Dust and Splash-Resistant Mount
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55mm Filter Thread
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) Price in Kenya
| Product | Price in Kenya |
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| Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) | KSh 61,400 – KSh 66,400 |
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
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| Product | Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens |
| Lens Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Camera Format | APS-C Mirrorless |
| Focal Length | 18-50mm |
| 35mm Equivalent | Approx. 27-76mm |
| Lens Type | Standard Zoom |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Construction | 13 Elements in 10 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 (Rounded) |
| Angle of View | 76.5°–31.7° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 12.1 cm (Wide), 30 cm (Tele) |
| Maximum Magnification | 1:2.8 (Wide) |
| Autofocus | Stepping Motor |
| Filter Size | 55 mm |
| Dimensions | 69.2 × 74.5 mm |
| Weight | 290 g |
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) – Optical Performance
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Bright constant f/2.8 aperture delivers excellent low-light performance.
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Outstanding sharpness throughout the zoom range.
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Aspherical and SLD elements minimize chromatic aberration and distortion.
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Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting.
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Produces smooth and attractive background bokeh.
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Excellent colour accuracy and contrast.
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Ideal for portraits, landscapes, travel, street photography, and video recording.
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) – Autofocus and Handling
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Fast and quiet stepping motor autofocus.
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Smooth autofocus performance for photography and video.
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Lightweight design enhances portability.
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Responsive manual focus ring.
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Compatible with FUJIFILM face and eye detection autofocus.
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Excellent balance on FUJIFILM X-series mirrorless cameras.
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) – Build and Design
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Durable Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) construction.
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Compact and lightweight body.
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Dust and splash-resistant lens mount.
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Precision-engineered metal mount.
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Designed for reliable everyday performance.
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Ideal for travel and content creation.
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) – Ideal Use Cases
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Portrait photography
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Street photography
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Travel photography
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Landscape photography
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Everyday photography
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Content creation
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Vlogging
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Documentary photography
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Indoor photography
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Professional video recording
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) – FAQs
1. Is this lens compatible with FUJIFILM X-mount cameras?
Yes. It is designed specifically for FUJIFILM X-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras.
2. Does this lens support autofocus?
Yes. It features a fast and quiet stepping motor autofocus system suitable for both photography and video.
3. What filter size does the lens use?
The lens accepts 55 mm screw-in filters.
4. Is this lens suitable for travel photography?
Yes. Its compact size, lightweight design, and versatile zoom range make it an excellent travel lens.
5. Is it suitable for low-light photography?
Yes. The constant f/2.8 aperture provides excellent low-light performance while creating beautiful background blur.
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) – Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
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| Bright constant f/2.8 aperture | Designed for APS-C cameras only |
| Compact and lightweight | No optical image stabilization |
| Excellent image sharpness | |
| Fast and quiet autofocus | |
| Excellent close-up capability | |
| Great for photography and video | |
| Excellent value for money |
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) – Conclusion
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens (FUJIFILM X) is an outstanding standard zoom lens that combines exceptional sharpness, a bright constant f/2.8 aperture, fast autofocus, and a lightweight design. Whether you're capturing portraits, landscapes, travel adventures, or creating video content, this lens delivers professional-quality performance in a highly portable package.
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| Shop Location | Kenya |
