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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.

Starting from
£699 new
Available at 3 retailers
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Wex Photo Video
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£699
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Core
Released
2013
Aperture
f/1.8 (constant max aperture)
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
Portrait
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Street
7.0
Great For
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Portrait Constant f/1.8 from 18mm to 35mm gives prime-quality subject separation across a versatile range — outstanding for portraits.
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Wedding & Events f/1.8 in low-light reception rooms with a versatile range — the most capable APS-C zoom for event photography.
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Street The wide end at f/1.8 works brilliantly for environmental street shots in low-light conditions.
⚠️ 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. See our full methodology →
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