In April 2024, Sigma announced a list of lenses slated to gain Canon RF lens mount compatibility. The first lens on that list has now been formally announced. Expect the demand for the RF mount version of the #1 best selling mirrorless lens at B&H to be high.
Learn more about this lens in the site's review: Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens
Here is the official announcement from SIGMA Corporation:
Launch schedule of SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary for Canon RF Mount
SIGMA Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary for Canon RF Mount.
Supplied accessories: PETAL-TYPE HOOD LH582-02, FRONT CAP LCF-55 III, REAR CAP LCR II
Mount: Canon RF Mount
Launch : July, 2024
* Product appearance and specifications are subject to change.
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A large F2.8 aperture zoom lens that need never leave your camera. This exceptionally light, bright, and sharp standard zoom for crop-sensor mirrorless cameras is the ultimate workhorse lens.
Long-awaited Canon RF Mount addition
SIGMA's first APS-C size mirrorless dedicated zoom lens, the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, will now be available for the Canon RF Mount. This addition allows users to enjoy high-performance, and high-quality SIGMA zoom lenses in native mount on their Canon RF Mount system.
A control algorithm including AF drive and communication speed optimization has been developed specifically for Canon RF Mount interchangeable lenses. In addition to realizing high-speed AF, the lens also supports Servo AF and in-camera aberration correction*. The mount is rubber-sealed to cater for use in a variety of environments.
* Available on supported cameras only.
Mount Conversion Service is available to convert other mounts of SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary to Canon RF Mount.
Features
1. Large F2.8 aperture and superb image quality
The compact body offers a versatile full-frame equivalent zoom range of 28.8mm to 80mm, a wide aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range that allows you to enjoy bokeh expressions, and sharp images achieved by the latest optical design technology. With a minimum focusing distance of 12.1cm and a maximum magnification of 1:2.8*1, it allows photographers to take advantage of the compact shooting system, such as shooting close-ups of your subject.
2. Exceptionally compact and lightweight body ideal for mirrorless cameras
The main feature of the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary is its overwhelmingly compact and lightweight body that maximizes the excellent portability and advantages of an APS-C mirrorless camera. Despite its large aperture of F2.8, it is the smallest and lightest in its class*2 boasting a maximum diameter of f69.2mm, a length of 74.5mm and weight of 300g.*3 This makes the large-aperture standard zoom easy to carry around in daily life.
*1 The minimum focusing distance and maximum magnification ratio are both values at the wide end.
*2 As an AF compatible, F2.8 constant aperture standard zoom lens for APS-C (as of June 2024, by SIGMA).
*3 Size and weight measurements given for Canon RF Mount version.
Specifications
Values are for Canon RF Mount
Lens Construction: 10 groups, 13 elements (1 SLD and 3 aspherical lenses)
Angle of View (APS-C): 73.4°(W)-30.0°(T)
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 7 (rounded diaphragm)
Minimum Aperture: F22
Minimum Focusing Distance: 12.1 (W) - 30 (T) cm / 4.8 (W) - 11.9 (T) in.
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:2.8 (W) - 1:5(T)
Filter size: 55mm
Dimensions (Diameter × Length): 69.2mm × 74.5mm / 2.7in. x 2.9in.
Weight: 300g / 10.6oz.
Product Barcode
Canon RF Mount: 00-85126-58572-3
Accessories (Supplied)
Name of product / Product Barcode
LENS HOOD LH582-02: 0085126 939694
FRONT CAP LCF-55 III: 0085126 930066
REAR CAP LCR II: For Canon RF Mount 0085126 941468
Accessories (Optional)
Name of product / Product Barcode
SIGMA WR PROTECTOR 55mm: 0085126 930912
SIGMA PROTECTOR 55mm: 0085126 931049
SIGMA WR UV FILTER 55mm: 0085126 930653
SIGMA WR CIRCULAR PL FILTER 55mm: 0085126 930783
Orders
Order the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens in your preferred mount at B&H.