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Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art

One of the most remarkable lenses ever made for APS-C DSLRs — Sigma's 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is the world's first zoom lens with a constant f/1.8 maximum aperture. Designed exclusively for APS-C sensors, it delivers a 27–53mm full-frame equivalent range at a speed that simply doesn't exist in any other zoom. Optically outstanding, it produces sharpness and bokeh that rivals prime lenses throughout the zoom range. The ultimate creative upgrade for Canon APS-C DSLR shooters. EF-S compatible, EF mount fitting.

GearFrame's Take

The world's only constant f/1.8 zoom — an extraordinary APS-C lens that renders like a prime at every focal length.

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Value & Depreciation
£800
Launch price
→
£499
Today
=
38%
Value drop
Over ~13 years, this lens has cost roughly £23/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year lenses in its class.
Core
Released
2013
Focal Length
18–35mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Compatible Mount
Canon EF / EF-S
Dimensions
78mm diameter × 121mm length
Weight
810g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) — fast and near-silent with full-time manual override
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Min. Focus Distance
28cm minimum focus distance

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.0
Street
6.2
Travel
4.9
Wedding & Events
6.0
Vlogging & Video
4.3
Filmmaking
4.8
Documentary
5.2
Landscape
5.3
Casual
4.4
Food
4.9
Architecture
4.9
Astrophotography
5.7
Underwater
4.8
✅ Great For
🌆
Street 6.2 Strong on focal length, optical quality and autofocus. The wide end at f/1.8 works brilliantly for environmental street shots in low-light conditions.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Vlogging & Video 4.3 Held back by focal length and video handling.
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Casual 4.4 Held back by focal length and optical stabilisation.
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Filmmaking 4.8 Held back by video handling and optical stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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