Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 DC HSM Art Lens - Nikon F Mount

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Lens: Fast and Versatile Crop-Sensor Zoom for Stills and Video

Prime Meets Zoom

The Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens is a standout among wide-aperture crop-sensor zooms, offering the optical performance and constant F1.8 aperture of a prime lens with the versatility of a zoom. With a full-frame equivalent focal length of 27-52mm, it covers a wide-angle to standard focal range, making it perfect for a variety of photo and video applications.

Its wide aperture enables a shallow depth-of-field and ease of use in low light conditions. Favoured by filmmakers, this lens boasts sharp optics, a compact size, a fast and quiet AF system, and inner focusing and zoom mechanisms that keep the centre of balance constant, making it ideal for gimbal use without requiring rebalancing when zooming.

Outstanding Build Quality

The Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens features exceptional build quality, characteristic of the Art line. The exterior barrel is crafted from Thermally Stable Composite (TSC), a strong and lightweight polycarbonate with a thermal expansion rate similar to aluminium, ensuring consistent performance in varying temperatures.

The focus and zoom rings are rubberised with sharp ribbing for easier operation and smooth action for precise control. The lens includes a robust, removable petal-type lens hood to reduce flare and ghosting in bright sunlight and to protect the front element from damage.

A durable brass mount, surrounded by a rubber seal, helps keep out dust and moisture, ensuring reliability in various conditions.

High-Performance Optics

The Sigma 18-35mm delivers outstanding optical quality, with razor-sharp detail across the frame, even wide open at F1.8. Its advanced optical design comprises 17 elements in 12 groups, including 4 aspherical elements and 4 SLD elements, eliminating chromatic aberration, flare, distortion, and vignetting.

Advanced optical coatings further reduce flare and ghosting in bright sunlight, creating high-contrast images with excellent colour saturation and strong blacks.

Capable in Low Light

With its constant F1.8 aperture, the Sigma 18-35mm excels in low-light photography. It’s a favourite among wedding photographers and videographers who need to shoot handheld indoors with limited light. It's also popular for astrophotography due to its excellent light-collecting ability.

The wide aperture allows for a shallow depth-of-field, effectively separating the subject from the foreground or background, adding a professional touch to your images.

Key Specifications

• Lens Construction: 17 elements in 12 groups
• Angle of View: 76.5°-44.2°
• Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded)
• Minimum Aperture: F16
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 28cm
• Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:4.3
• Filter Thread: 72mm
• Dimensions: ø78mm × 121.0mm
• Weight: 810g
• AF Mounts Available: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA

Mount Barcodes

• Canon EF: 00-85126-210540
• Nikon F: 00-85126-210557
• Sigma SA: 00-85126-210564

The Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens is a unique and versatile optic that combines the aperture of a prime with the flexibility of a zoom, making it an essential tool for both stills and video. Its outstanding build quality, high-performance optics, and capability in low light make it a must-have for serious photographers and videographers.