Sigma Art 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM 21-50mm
The constant F1.8 maximum aperture across its 18-35mm zoom range delivers exceptional low-light performance and shallow depth of field control uncommon in zoom lenses. Its robust, all-metal construction and HSM autofocus provide a tactile, precise shooting experience that feels purpose-built for reliability. This lens is best for portrait and event photographers using APS-C DSLRs who need a fast, versatile zoom to replace multiple primes.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average social proof (3th percentile)
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (16th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | standard |
| Focal Length Min | 21 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 6.3 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm G-Mount |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HSM |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Art 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM 21-50mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 21-50mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 6.3 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-Mount | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 454 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | HSM | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | standard | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Art 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM 21-50mm | 54.9 | 62.9 | 36.6 | 8.2 | 15.9 | 63.2 | 76.6 | 2.7 | 35.9 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
Usage Scores
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