How much does the 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary cost in the UK?

The 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary starts from £468 in the UK, available new at 2 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Sigma

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary

Name: 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Brand: Sigma
Availability: InStock

Sigma's tiny constant-f/2.8 standard zoom for APS-C L-mount bodies: 27-75mm equivalent in 290g and 74.5mm, with close focusing to 12.1cm at the wide end (1:2.8). Stepping-motor autofocus that is quiet enough for video. No stabilisation or weather sealing.

Starting from

£468 new

Available at 2 retailers

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New

Clifton Cameras

£468

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Wex Photo Video

£468

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Core

Released

2021

Focal Length

18–50mm

Aperture

f/2.8

Compatible Mount

Leica L-mount

Filter Size

55mm

Dimensions

65.4mm diameter × 74.5mm length

Weight

290g

Weather Sealed

Optics & Focus

AF Motor

Stepping motor — fast, quiet, video-friendly

Optical IS

No optical stabilisation

Min. Focus Distance

N/A — lens

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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

5.6

Street

6.2

Travel

6.6

Wedding & Events

6.9

Vlogging & Video

6.1

Filmmaking

6.2

Documentary

6.1

Landscape

5.8

Casual

7.4

Food

5.3

Macro

5.0

Architecture

5.5

Astrophotography

4.7

Underwater

4.8

✅ Great For

📷

Casual 7.4 Strong on focal length, value for money and portability.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

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Astrophotography 4.7 Held back by focal length and distance scale.

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Underwater 4.8 Held back by focal length and weather sealing.

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Macro 5.0 Held back by optical stabilisation and focal length.

📝 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 →