First Sigma mid-range zoom for Sony APS-C cameras incoming?

Date:
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:41:01 +0000

Description:
An 18-50mm f/2.8 lens from third-party manufacturer Sigma should make an excellent walk around lens for Sony APS-C models like the A6600

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Weve seen a lot of news about lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras of late, so its interesting when something for smaller crop-sensor cameras appears on the horizon.

Thats especially true considering the popularity of models in Sonys A6000 range, including the A6000 itself and newer cameras like the A6600, A6400 and A6100. These smaller and lighter cameras share the same mount as the full-frame models, but come in at much more consumer-friendly prices, and are loved by a wide range of users, including vloggers and travel snappers.

So we're excited to hear that, if rumors are to be believed. Sigma is about
to launch its first mid-range zoom for Sony APS-C in the shape of an 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens. Read our Sony A6600 review These are the best mirrorless cameras in 2021 Discover the best lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras

Reliable leaker Nokishita has shared a few speculative features (via Sony Alpha Rumors), which includes 13 elements in 10 groups, a minimum shooting distance of 12.1cm and a filter diameter of 55mm.

With a constant f/2.8 aperture, and a 35mm equivalent focal length of
27-75mm, it would make for an ideal walk around, high-quality 'ordinary' lens well suited to a wide variety of situations, being akin to the classic 24-70 mm f/2.8 type optics that many full-framers are accustomed to.

Weighing in at just 290g (apparently) and with relatively compact
measurements of 61.6 x 76.5mm, itll likely be a lovely addition to the kit
bag of anybody toting one of Sonys APS-C bodies. Analysis: Could this be travel perfection?

If the rumors about this lens prove to be true, then itll mark the first time that Sigma has created a zoom lens for Sonys APS-C range of models. Hitherto the brand has concentrated on optics for full-frame Alphas, as well as lenses for other manufacturers.

It signals that manufacturers are expecting some demand for versatile, flexible and high-quality lenses that are well-suited to a number of situations.

In short, this is the ideal travel lens, and after a lengthy period during which many of us have been in lockdown to varying degrees, it perhaps also signals some confidence that things are staring to return to normal both inside the camera industry and out in the wider world.

On top of that, if the build and image quality of the 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens is anywhere near Sigmas 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens for full-frame E-mount cameras then well very much be in for a treat
and likely an affordable one at that.

Itll go up against Sonys own Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8G lens, but the Sigma
version is likely to be launched at a lower price than the manufacturers own optic if it comes soon, expect to see it at the top of the Christmas lists
of many a Sony APS-C shooter. Read our Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom lens review



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