Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM

The Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM delivers on its promise; it boasts the speed and sharpness of a prime lens, along with the convenience of a zoom.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM 1

Product details

  • F1.8 maximum aperture
  • F16 minimum
  • Ring-type ultrasonic-type AF motor with full-time manual focusing, 72mm filter size
  • Minimum focusing distance 28 cm/ 11.0 in. USB Dock compatible, MC-11 compatible.
  • Available in Canon EF (EF-S), Sony Alpha (dot), Nikon f (DX) mounts
  • 0.23 optical Zoom

PROS

+ Sharp.
+ Wide aperture.
+ Reasonable price tag.
+ Available for several camera systems.

CONS

- Big.
- No optical stabilization.
- Some wide-angle barrel distortion.
- Modest zoom ratio.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on July 03, 2013
The Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM delivers on its promise; it boasts the speed and sharpness of a prime lens, along with the convenience of a zoom.
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