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Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary
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Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary

Lens for Sony E-mount, L-Mount, Fujifilm X, Canon RF · Announced October 2021

Official site on sigma-global.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)

  • APS-C lens
  • Wide
  • Standard

Lowest new

A$589

at Digidirect

Lowest used/refurb

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  • Zoom range: 18–50mm, 27–75mm equivalent (29–80mm on Canon)
  • Max aperture: f/2.8, Constant through the zoom
  • Optical stabilisation: None
  • Autofocus motor: Stepping motor
  • Weight: 290 g
  • Max magnification: 0.36×, Focuses to 0.12 m

Where to buy the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary in Australia

Sorted by price, cheapest in-stock first. Some links earn us a commission; it never changes the order.

Made in 4 mount versions. Check the version before you buy: each offer says which, when the retailer does.

Price around the world

Cheapest right here in Australia: about 26% under the price in the UK, the next cheapest.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate.

Lowest new and used price of the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary in each market, with an approximate conversion into AUD
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United States$659≈ A$947$592.95≈ A$852
United Kingdom£414≈ A$793£450≈ A$862
Europe——
Australia(you)CheapestA$589—
SingaporeS$778≈ A$874—

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-16), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Price history

Price history starts the day we first price this product here; a chart appears after the second day.

Used: what it should be worth

No used 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary listings at the stores we track yet. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.

From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

Cameras it fits

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Fujifilm X-T30 III

Fujifilm

X-T30 III

APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2025

  • 6.2K video
  • 30 fps
New from A$1,258at 3 stores
Fujifilm X-E5

Fujifilm

X-E5

APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2025

  • IBIS
  • 6.2K video
New from A$1,978Used from A$1,500at 2 stores
Fujifilm X-M5

Fujifilm

X-M5

APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2024

  • 6.2K video
  • 30 fps
New from A$1,083at 3 stores
Sony ZV-E10 II

Sony

ZV-E10 II

APS-C · 26 MP · 2024

  • 4K 60p
  • 11 fps
New from A$1,498at 3 stores
Fujifilm X-T50

Fujifilm

X-T50

APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2024

  • IBIS
  • 6.2K video
New from A$1,954.99at 2 stores
Sony α6700

Sony

α6700

APS-C · 26 MP · 2023

  • IBIS
  • 4K 120p
New from A$2,199at 3 stores
Canon EOS R100

Canon

EOS R100

APS-C · 24.1 MP · 2023

  • 4K 25p
  • 356 g
Used from A$599at 2 stores
Fujifilm X-S20

Fujifilm

X-S20

APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2023

  • IBIS
  • 6.2K video
New from A$2,024.99at 3 stores

An APS-C lens also mounts on full-frame bodies of the same mount, where it crops the frame; those aren't listed.

Reviews

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18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary specifications

Optics

Focal length
18–50mm
35mm equivalent
27–75mm equivalent (29–80mm on Canon)
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Made for
APS-C
Elements / groups
13 / 10
Aperture blades
7
Closest focus
0.12 m
Max magnification
0.36×

Focus & handling

Autofocus
Yes (Stepping motor)
Optical stabilisation
No
Weather sealed
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Internal zoom
No
Aperture ring
No
Teleconverter compatible
No

Size & weight

Weight
290 g
Diameter × length
65.4 × 74.5 mm
Filter thread
55 mm

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