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Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E-mount)Cameras · LensesSigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E-mount)
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Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E-mount)

The short answerA compact APS-C standard zoom with a constant F2.8 aperture, weighing 290 g on Sony E-mount. A good first zoom for travel and everyday shooting. Confirm your mount before ordering.

USUS price (pre-tax)$499B&H Photo · Checked 11-05 15:03
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US & China prices

PriceStoreAmountConvertedChecked
US, before taxB&H Photo$499≈ ¥3,324Checked 7 days ago · price may have changed2026-10-29 21:00 Beijing time · checked against the store pageBuy
US, before taxB&H Photo$499≈ ¥3,329Checked 11-05 15:032026-11-05 15:03 Beijing time · checked against the store pageBuy
US, with sales tax (est.)California base rate 7.25%, local tax extra$499 × (1 + 7.25%) = $535.18$535.18≈ ¥3,571
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USNow (pre-tax)$49930-day avg$56390-day low$499
$659$499$499
10-2511-05
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Who it’s for / pitfalls

Good for

  • Sony E-mount APS-C users who want a fast, compact zoom
  • Travelers wanting a light everyday zoom

Not for

  • Anyone who needs telephoto or ultra-wide reach

Known pitfalls

  • Four mounts exist (L, Canon RF, FUJIFILM X, Sony E); confirm yours before ordering
  • Protector and circular PL filter (CPL-21) are sold separately
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Key specs

Mount
Sony E-mount (page also lists L, Canon RF and FUJIFILM X mounts)
Focal length
18–50mm (27–75mm full-frame equivalent)
Aperture
Constant F2.8, minimum F22
Autofocus
Stepping motor, fast and quiet
Filter size
φ55mm
Weight
290 g (Sony E-mount)
Minimum focusing distance
12.1 cm at wide end, 30 cm at telephoto end
Stabilization
No built-in optical stabilization; use the camera body's stabilization where available
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True cost calculator

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CNY / USD
With sales tax
$535.18
In CNY
¥3,571
Import duty
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US model, landed
¥3,571
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