Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM (Art) Canon EF-S

High-Performance Standard Zoom Lens for Canon EF-S Mount Cameras

Overview

The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is a high-performance standard zoom lens designed for Canon EF-S mount APS-C DSLR cameras. Renowned for its exceptional image quality, constant f/1.8 aperture, and robust construction, this lens is ideal for a variety of photography styles, including landscape, portrait, and everyday shooting. Its advanced optical design ensures outstanding sharpness and clarity, making it a favorite among professional and enthusiast photographers.

Key Features

Versatile Zoom Range

• 18-35mm Focal Length: Provides a versatile standard zoom range perfect for capturing wide-angle to standard views, making it ideal for landscapes, portraits, and general photography.
• Constant f/1.8 Aperture: Ensures consistent performance and exposure throughout the zoom range, allowing for excellent low-light performance and depth of field control.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 17 elements in 12 groups, including five SLD (Special Low Dispersion) and four aspherical elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and sharpness across the frame.
• Super Multi-Layer Coating: Reduces ghosting and flare, enhancing contrast and color accuracy even in challenging lighting conditions.
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm: Produces smooth, circular bokeh for aesthetically pleasing out-of-focus areas.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM): Ensures fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Specifications

• Model: Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
• Mount Type: Canon EF-S
• Focal Length: 18-35mm (35mm equivalent: 27-52.5mm)
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Elements/Groups: 17 elements in 12 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.28 m (11.02 in)
• Maximum Magnification: 1:4.3
• Filter Diameter: 72mm
• Dimensions: 78 x 121 mm (3.07 x 4.76 in)
• Weight: 810 g (1.79 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Durable and High-Quality Construction

• Art Line Quality: Part of Sigma’s Art line, known for its superior construction and exceptional optical performance.
• Metal Barrel: Constructed with durable materials to ensure reliability and longevity, suitable for various shooting environments.

Enhanced Creative Flexibility

• Ideal for Low-Light Conditions: The fast f/1.8 aperture allows for superior performance in low-light environments, making it ideal for indoor and evening shoots.
• Excellent for Portrait and Landscape Photography: The versatile zoom range and superior optical quality make it perfect for capturing stunning portraits with beautiful background blur and expansive landscapes with great detail.
• Great for Video: The smooth and quiet autofocus, combined with the versatile zoom range and superior optical performance, makes it ideal for dynamic video recording.