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Sigma has introduced the pricing of its 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | C lens for APS-C RF-mount Canon cameras.
The RF model might be on sale from mid July 2024 with a really helpful retail value of $599, which is a $50 premium in contrast with the launch costs of the prevailing variations for Sony E mount, Fujifilm X mount and Leica L mount. We’ll have to attend to see whether or not this development continues earlier than we will make assumptions about the price of Canon’s RF-mount licensing. Within the UK, the record value is identical throughout mounts, at £479.
Sigma says the 18-50mm F2.8 is a part of its mount conversion program, so you may prepare to get your current lenses modified for RF-mount, in case you have them. It will be fascinating to see whether or not the identical is true for the opposite DC DN primes Sigma has promised, as it might provide a mechanism for homeowners of EF-M variations to hold their lenses over to the newer Canon mount.
With dimensions of 69 x 75mm (2.7 x 2.9″), the Canon model is round 4mm wider than the unique Sony E-mount model and, at 300g (10.6oz), is 10g heavier.
We’re at the moment within the technique of capturing a gallery with the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN on the Canon EOS R7 and can publish it within the coming weeks.
Launch schedule of SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Modern for Canon RF Mount
SIGMA Company is happy to announce the launch schedule of SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN｜Modern for Canon RF Mount.
A big F2.8 aperture zoom lens that want by no means go away your digicam.This exceptionally mild, brilliant, and sharp customary zoom for crop-sensor mirrorless cameras is the final word workhorse lens.
【Lengthy-awaited Canon RF Mount addition】
SIGMA’s first APS-C dimension mirrorless devoted zoom lens, the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Modern, will now be accessible for the Canon RF Mount. This addition permits customers to take pleasure in high-performance, and high-quality SIGMA zoom lenses in native mount on their Canon RF Mount system.
A management algorithm together with AF drive and communication velocity optimization has been developed particularly for Canon RF Mount interchangeable lenses. Along with realizing high-speed AF, the lens additionally helps Servo AF and in-camera aberration correction*1. The mount is rubber-sealed to cater to be used in quite a lot of environments.
Mount Conversion Service is obtainable to transform different mounts of SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN｜Modern to Canon RF Mount.
【Options】
1. Giant F2.8 aperture and excellent picture high quality
The compact physique affords a flexible full-frame equal zoom vary of 28.8mm to 80mm, a large aperture of F2.8 all through your complete zoom vary that means that you can take pleasure in bokeh expressions, and sharp photographs achieved by the newest optical design expertise. With a minimal focusing distance of 12.1cm and a most magnification of 1:2.8*2, it permits photographers to reap the benefits of the compact capturing system, similar to capturing close-ups of your topic.
２. Exceptionally compact and light-weight physique excellent for mirrorless cameras
The principle characteristic of the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Modern is its overwhelmingly compact and light-weight physique that maximizes the wonderful portability and benefits of an APS-C mirrorless digicam. Regardless of its massive aperture of F2.8, it’s the smallest and lightest in its class*3 boasting a most diameter of φ69.2mm, a size of 74.5mm and weight of 300g.*4 This makes the large-aperture customary zoom straightforward to hold round in every day life.
*1 Obtainable on supported cameras solely.*2 The minimal focusing distance and most magnification ratio are each values on the huge finish.*3 As an AF suitable, F2.8 fixed aperture customary zoom lens for APS-C (as of June 2024, by SIGMA).*4 Measurement and weight measurements given for Canon RF Mount model.
