Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary DSLR Camera Lens for Sony E Mirrorless Cameras (585965, Black)

The media could not be loaded. I own the Sigma trio (16mm F/1.4, 30mm F/1.4, 56mm F/1.4) and they're all excellent fast lenses but it's a pain to carry all three with you and switch between them all the time when you're out travelling and don't have the time to do all that.If you'd rather carry just one versatile lens and don't expect it to be razer sharp like prime lenses and don't expect to pay a bomb for it, then this is the best lens money can buy for Sony APS-C sensor cameras right now. Tamron is maybe a close second, but their 17-70mm F/2.8 is much larger and heavier (although it does have vibration compensation) and not to mention, considerably more expensive (around 15K more)Sure, the 18-50mm F/2.8 DC DN doesn't have any sort of camera/hand shake compensation but that's a small price to pay (especially if you have a in-body stabilized camera like the A6600 or have a gimbal or use a tripod). Some stabilization would've been nice but then the lens wouldn't have been this ultra portable in size, super light weight and just a breeze to work with.EDIT 26-Feb-2022: I added a video of the Sigma 18-50mm lens + Sony A6400 perfectly balanced on a Ronin SC gimbal. Since the entire setup is so light, balancing this on the gimbal was completely effortless. You can probably balance a lot more (mic + a small light) with this setup. Vortex/360 mode was also super smooth with this combo balanced on the SC.Image quality wise, it's F/2.8 so it's not the fastest lens out there but it's way better than the competition, especially for a zoom lens. Images are STILL tack sharp in many cases, even in low light and even at the widest aperture. There's some noticeable chromatic aberration but nothing that can't be explained away as artistic expression. Lol.I'm still going through this lens and will be taking it with me on several trips and add more photos to this review in time but since I'm cooped up at home right this moment, I don't have a lot more to say at this point.All things considered, Sigma didn't disappoint, not one bit. They make superior lenses that are sharper and faster and cost less than their competition. What's not to like about that?NOTE: All photos of the Sony WF-1000XM4 were taken using the Sigma 18-50mm at 50mm using a Sony A6400. More/different photos to come later.EDIT 26-Feb-2022: Added some more photos taken with the Sony A6400 and Sigma 18-50mm lens

The Sigma 18-50mm DC DN lens is a remarkable piece of equipment. Its sharpness is exceptional, delivering crisp, detailed images from edge to edge. The build quality is robust and durable, yet the lens remains lightweight and portable, perfect for photographers on the move. The autofocus is fast, accurate, and silent, making it ideal for both photography and videography. Additionally, its compact size doesn’t compromise its performance, providing stunning color rendition and beautiful bokeh. Overall, this lens is a versatile and reliable choice for anyone looking to enhance their photography with top-notch quality and convenience.

Pros-Super light to carry-Amazing auto focus.-Fast aperture for a zoom lens.-Good colour vibrance.-Sharp enough to use a 60% image crop.-Good build quality (not the best but -sturdy).-Has a weather sealing at the end of the lens, so dust and moisture is unlikely to affect camera too much.-Dont have to change between multiple lenses when travelling (i.e., one lens gives a value of multiple prime lenses, albeit with little bargain on sharpness/subject seperation)-Pretty cheap in terms of cost of ownership.Cons-Lacks in lens stabilization.-Bokeh not as smooth as a prime lens but manageable.-Some lens distortion when shot in RAW, particularly at the extreme focus lengths 18mm and 50mm - barrel, pin cushion, chromatic aberration - but can be corrected in post. In JPEG, Sony corrects the distortions in camera so not an issue at all.Overall: Fantastic lens to have in your kit. It's currently my go to kit, even when going to cover professional obligation.

Very good

Very good quality and value for money lens, also very very sharp... Working great with Sony a6600

Very compact and easy to carry. Produces amazing quality photographs.

It’s been over a month since I got this lens. And it has not come off. The images come out sharp, the autofocus is great, the low light performance is exactly what you’d expect. This is my first fixed aperture zoom lens, and although I’ve been a prime lens person for over 10 years, I now understand the appeal and flexibility of this. If you are planning to buy an APSC camera, please get the body only, and buy this lens.

One of the best lenses out there. Only drawback is no ois.