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18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary

The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is a landmark APS-C zoom — delivering a constant f/2.8 aperture across an extremely useful focal range in the smallest, lightest f/2.8 standard zoom ever made. At just 290g, it rivals primes for compactness while giving the flexibility of a 2.7× zoom. Available for Fujifilm X-mount and Sony E-mount APS-C, it is outstanding value for a fast standard zoom.

Typical Price
£649–£749
Average price across retailers: ~£699
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Core
Released
2021
Aperture
Fujifilm X mount (APS-C)
Compatible Mount
55mm filter thread
Dimensions
65.4mm diameter × 76.8mm length
Weight
290g
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
AF Motor
Stepping motor — fast, quiet, video-friendly
Optical IS
None
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
N/A — lens
Viewfinder
N/A
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A
Connectivity
N/A

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Suitability Score by Genre
Travel
9.0
Street
9.0
Portrait
7.0
✅ Great For
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Travel At 290g this is the lightest f/2.8 zoom to travel with — barely noticeable in a bag.
🏙️
Street Compact, fast, and flexible — a great daily driver on Fujifilm X-T or X-S bodies.
👤
Portrait f/2.8 at 50mm gives reasonable subject separation for portraits on APS-C.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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