Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount

Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens For Canon RF Mount Summary

The wait is over for Sigma’s second RF mount lens with the launch of the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount. This ultra-compact zoom lens is developed specifically for APS-C format Canon RF Mount cameras with optimised control and focus algorithms to support high-speed Servo AF while maintaining superb image quality.

The Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN is the world’s smallest and lightest ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras with an f/2.8 aperture allowing creators to take it anywhere and capture stunning images and videos across a wide range of subjects. The compact lens provides an effective focal range of 15-27mm (35mm equivalent) which is ideal for anything from landscapes and travel to video and online content creation.

Sample 01 ©Dave Brosha Taken with Canon R7. Camera settings: 1/800 sec. f/13. ISO 400

It features Sigma’s signature impressive optics rendering high-quality results across the frame with a constant maximum f/2.8 aperture throughout the range. Paired with a new push-on petal-type lens hood it enables photographers to capture images in the most challenging lighting conditions.

Users can capture close-up shots with this RF mount lens from as little as 11.6cm thanks to the close minimum focusing distance. Combined with the large 1:4 magnification and photographers can explore creative frame-filling compositions with high levels of detail.

With such a lightweight design fast and quiet AF motor and minimal focus breathing this lens is perfect for mounting on a compact gimbal for filmmaking handheld content creation and more.

Key Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Features

• APS-C zoom lens for crop sensor Canon mirrorless cameras
• World's smallest and lightest ultra wide APS-C zoom lens with an f/2.8 aperture
• Sharp across the entire frame
• Ideal for landscapes travel video and online content creation
• 1:4 maximum magnification for close-up details and macro-style shots
• Ultralight 270g weight
• 62mm long with a compact 67mm filter
• Lightweight TSC construction
• Stepping motor
• Made in Aizu Japan to the highest standards

Learn more about the impressive features which can transform your content creation in our latest review. Read our Lens Review

Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens For Canon RF Mount in More Detail

Super sharp optical design

At under 300g this is an extremely lightweight lens yet the 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary delivers fantastic optical quality at all aperture values including when shooting wide open at f/2.8. Optical performance is maintained across the entire frame with excellent levels of detail right into the corners of the image. 

The lens has an optical design made up of 13 elements in 10 groups including 4 aspherical elements 1 SLD element and 3 FLD elements. These deliver sharp results and work together with in-camera corrections to eliminate chromatic aberration flare distortion and vignetting.

Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating also helps to reduce flare and ghosting when shooting in bright sunlight and backlighting which is particularly important at the wider end of the zoom range.

Sample 02 ©Kanamori Reina Taken with Canon R10. Camera settings: 1/400 sec. f/2.8. ISO 100

Built tough for on-the-go creators

As with other Sigma lenses the 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary has a barrel made from a Thermally Stable Composite (TSC). As well as being stylish and strong this material has a similar thermal expansion rate to aluminium meaning that the metal interior of the lens and the TSC exterior behave in the same way as temperature changes.

An internal focus mechanism ensures the lens always remains the same length when the subject distance changes. This makes it well suited to gimbal use due to a relatively constant centre of gravity and it also means the end of the lens doesn’t rotate when focusing which is ideal when shooting with camera lens filters.

Sample 03 ©Dave Brosha Taken with Canon R7. Camera settings: 1/1000 sec. f/16. ISO 200

Fast quiet and accurate focus

A stepping motor delivers smooth fast and accurate AF for both stills and video. The lens also features lighter glass elements in the focus lens group which ensure responsive autofocus that is fully compatible with all the latest camera technology found in Canon cameras. A durable brass mount is surrounded by a rubber seal to help keep out dust and moisture too resulting in the perfect ultra wide travel lens which you can vlog with and capture everyday snapshots.

Great for close-up content

The Sigma 10-18mm lens has a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4 giving it a minimum working distance (sensor to the front of the lens) of just 11.6cm. This makes it a great option for close-up photography to capture subjects like food insects flowers and other macro-style subjects.

Sample 04 ©Kanamori Reina Taken with Canon R10. Camera settings: 1/80 sec. f/2.8. ISO 320

Well controlled distortion

Lens distortion is virtually eliminated across the whole zoom range in this Sigma Contemporary lens. A combination of optical correction and in-camera digital correction ensures that straight lines such as the horizon or the sides of buildings remain straight in your shots for a more realistic result.

Complementary lenses

When paired with the previously launched Sigma 18-50mm F/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens For Canon RF Mount creators gain a lightweight duo of portable zooms covering ultra wide to short telephoto ranges. Between these two lenses you can capture virtually any subject including video and travel.

What’s in the box

• Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens For Canon RF Mount
• Lens hood LH706-02
• Front cap LCF-67 III
• Rear cap LCR II

Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens For Canon RF Mount Specifications