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September 2013
(89%)
38 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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101 Reviews
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The editors liked
It's a f/1.8 constant zoom
Excellent image quality
Classic documentary focal range
Solid build
Hood included
Priced lower than expected
F/1.8 maximum aperture
Fulltime MF option
Very good sharpness
The Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM lens currently occupies a unique spot as a wide-aperture zoom lens built specifically for APS-C mounts. It has a great build quality and delivers excellent photo quality
Sharp. Wide aperture. Reasonable price tag. Available for several camera systems.
The editors didn't like
Size and weight
Crop sensor only
Short zoom range
Still not an inexpensive lens
Not fullframe coverage
Somewhat weighty
Modest 2x zoom range
Lacks optical stabilization
Big. No optical stabilization. Some wide-angle barrel distortion. Modest zoom ratio
Not weathersealed despite excellent build quality and both internal zoom and focusing
Dreadful autofocus accuracy when using PDAF (looking through viewfinder)
Not weathersealed despite excellent build quality and both internal zoom and focusing, Dreadful autofocus accuracy when using PDAF (looking through viewfinder), Bokeh can be jarring with highlights, producing "frogegg" or "donut" ring bokeh, Stark color,
Ever since the industry-shattering announcement of the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 HSM "Art," we couldn't wait to get our hands on a copy. Month after month of delays and pushed back release dates it finally arrived, and what an exciting time it was. This is espec...
The Sigma 18-35mm ƒ/1.8 DC HSM "A" lens packs a big punch in features and image quality without a big punch to the wallet. Shockingly sharp images at all apertures, even at ƒ/1.8, with excellent flatness of field and good control over chromatic aberration...
Abstract: Because of changing display and lighting conditions, photographing classic cars and locomotives in a transportation museum produces challenges that require the flexibility of a fast wide-angle zoom. When photographing inside Denver’s Forney Museum of...
Abstract: The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens is built for APS-C format cameras, providing a 27-52.5mm equivalent full frame field of view. At 1.78 lbs, the lens is not quite a bear; however, you'll definitely notice an increase and size and weight from other varia...
Published: 2013-11-13, Author: Julia , review by: popphoto.com
Abstract: The industry's fastest zoom lens is also one of the sharpestWhat's hot: Incomparably sharp, very well priced What's not: Large, unstabilized Who It's for: Anyone wanting the benefits that a large aperture providesWhen the announcement of Sigma's new 18–35...
It's a f/1.8 constant zoom, excellent image quality, classic documentary focal range, solid build, hood included, priced lower than expected
Size and weight, crop sensor only, short zoom range, still not an inexpensive lens
Sigma has been on a roll with its Art lenses recently, and the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is no exception. Image quality is excellent, build quality is solid and the price is outstanding. Using it made me remember those dark reception halls where that one ...
f/1.8 maximum aperture, Excellent image quality, Fulltime MF option, Very good sharpness
Not fullframe coverage, Somewhat weighty, Modest 2x zoom range
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Published: 2013-08-16, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.com
In almost all cases, if you have regular need for a serious zoom lens, then yes. Unless you have a niche concern like image stabilization for video, or need a longer focal range, the Sigma is a great replacement for your current walk-around zoom. The pric...
Published: 2013-07-16, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Although it is unlikely a user would buy several full-frame wide-angle lenses specifically for an APS-C format camera, the fact remains that the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM is an outstanding performer optically.If we want to be picky, the Sigma lacks image...
