Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary - Sony E

The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is an ultra-wide APS-C zoom lens for Sony E mount, offering a constant f/2.8 aperture across the full 10-18mm range, a stepping motor autofocus system, and a compact 255g body — making it one of the most practical wide-angle zooms available for Sony APS-C mirrorless shooters.

Key Specifications

• Focal length: 10-18mm (equivalent to 15-27mm on full frame)
• Maximum aperture: f/2.8 constant throughout the zoom range
• Minimum aperture: f/22
• Lens mount: Sony E — compatible with APS-C bodies like the Sony ZV-E10, A6700 and A6400
• Autofocus motor: Stepping motor (STM) — quiet and smooth, well-suited for video
• Minimum focus distance: 12cm
• Filter thread: 67mm
• Aperture blades: 7 (rounded)
• Weight: 255g

Who is the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary for?

This lens works well for mirrorless shooters who want versatile wide-angle coverage without heavy glass. At f/2.8, it captures enough light for astrophotography — Milky Way shots on a Sony A6700 with reasonable ISO settings. Landscape photographers get a genuinely wide 10mm perspective with the convenience of zoom flexibility rather than swapping primes on location. Street photographers benefit from that 255g weight: it's barely noticeable on a compact Sony body, and the near-silent stepping motor means autofocus stays discrete. Vloggers and video creators value the 12cm minimum focus distance for self-filming at arm's length and the STM motor for smooth, quiet autofocus transitions on camera. If you shoot primarily on Sony E cameras with an APS-C sensor, this focal range covers architecture, travel, interiors, and events with a single lens. Important: this is a DC DN lens (designed for mirrorless APS-C) — it does not cover a full-frame sensor.

Buying a used Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN

Picking up this lens second-hand makes sense. It's a well-built Sigma Contemporary series lens that holds up well with regular use — the STM motor has no loud mechanical parts to wear out, and the 67mm filter thread is a standard size. When buying pre-owned, check for front element scratches and confirm autofocus operates smoothly across the zoom range. Every used lens on Camera-tweedehands.nl is individually inspected and photographed, and comes with a minimum 12 months warranty.