Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens for Sigma DSLR Cameras

Truly a revolutionary product, the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM is the first wide-angle to standard zoom lens to achieve a large aperture of f/1.8. Designed specifically for APS-C sized sensors, the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 translates to 27mm-52.5mm on 35mm camera. Tapping into Sigma’s long history of lens innovations, the 18-35mm 1.8 DC HSM incorporates a wide glass molded aspherical lens with Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass to compensate for aberrations and curvature at the widest angle. Internal focusing and zooming allows for more usability and functionality. The 18-35mm is ideal for landscape photography, portrait photography, still life photography, snap shots, casual photography, and close-ups and the Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) ensures smooth, fast and accurate autofocusing. The use of Thermally Composite Material (TSC) reduces size and weight but increases accuracy of the lens construction. Its new Global Vision design works features compatibility with the Sigma USB dock for further customization. A 9 blade rounded diaphragm also creates beautiful background blur. The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM is a new benchmark in photographic history and a must have for every camera bag.

DC for Digital

Sigma's DG lenses are specifically designed to deliver the ultimate level of performance on full frame digital SLRs. Sigma DGs also maximize the abilities of 35mm SLR cameras and APS-C size DSLRs. Thanks to a complete and comprehensive approach to the correction of chromatic aberrations, you will experience incredible image clarity and smoothness. Specific attention was paid to helping eliminate color fringing often caused by lateral chromatic aberration, a problem that is magnified at high resolution in digital photography. DG lenses provide exceptionally high contrast along with subtle gradations in tone and color. Super Multi-Layer Coating, along with Sigma's optimized optical design work to reduce reflections between the image sensor and the lens surfaces. The large image circles of DG lenses mean there will always be enough peripheral illumination to avoid vignetting.

Art Lens

Engineered for those who see photography as a critical expression of self, our Art line offers sophisticated optical performance and abundant expressive power to deliver faithfully on your artistic vision.

Aspherical Lens Elements (ASP)

The aspherical lens complex allows freedom of design, improved performance, a reduced number of component lenses and a compact size.

Hyper Sonic Motor Focusing (HSM)

HSM lenses employ a motor powered by ultrasonic waves that produce a quiet, yet high-speed AutoFocus. You can enjoy high performance with low noise in a variety of shooting situations.

Inner Focus (IF)

To ensure stability in focusing, this lens moves the inner lens group(s) without changing the lens' physical length.

USB Dock Compatibility

The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens is compatible with a Sigma USB Dock - Use SIGMA Optimization Pro, a special software that updates the lens firmware and adjusts parameters, such as focus and full-time MF.