Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DN Review (great autofocus performance, D. Abbott)

October 23, 2024
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Here is a lens review from our favourite reviewer. The awesome Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DN for RF mounts gets under scrutiny.

At a glance:

APS-C Format | f/2.8 to f/22
16-29mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
Ultra Wide-Angle Zoom
Fast Internal Focus System
Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm
Dust & Splash-Resistant Design

Dustin Abbott posted his exhaustive and full-fledged Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DN Review. I can’t stress enough how good Mr. Abbott’s reviews are, and I recommend you have a look at it in case you’re interested in the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DN. The review comes with sample images, test charts, ISO comparison, and everything you might expect from a professional review. From the conclusion:

Autofocus was fantastic, image quality looks great, and the lens remains very impressive despite its small size. It’s a great match for smaller APS-C bodies in size, and the performance is strong enough to delight owners.

There really isn’t much in terms of competition, so it’s an easy lens to recommend on RF. It is actually the premium option, and while it is isn’t cheap at $659 USD, neither is it ridiculously expensive.
[…] the Sigma 10-18mm 2.8 DN is what I would be buying if I were in the market right now.

Pros:

Fantastic job porting to Canon

Extremely compact and lightweight

Nicely made with a weather sealing gasket

Useful focal range with constant F2.8 aperture

Great autofocus performance

Good video AF performance

Almost non-existent focus breathing

Good sharpness across zoom range

Nice colors

Good flare resistance

Nicer build and handling than RF lenses

Cons:

No optical stabilizer

Fairly strong and complex barrel distortion at 10mm

Twice as expensive as Canon’s own offering