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Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art

Canon EF Autofocus

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art

Focal length
18–35 mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Weight
810 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
28 cm
Length
121 mm

Successor: Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art

At a Glance

On Canon EF bodies with an APS-C sensor, this standard zoom works as a 29-56 mm equivalent. The aperture stays at f/1.8 throughout the zoom range, which gives short shutter times and shallow depth of field. It focuses down to 28 cm for a magnification of 0.23x. Everyday photography, travel and events are its natural territory.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel
  • Events

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
35 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.8
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
17
Groups
12
Weight
810 g (1.79 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
28 cm (11.02 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.3 (0.23×)
Length
121 mm (4.76 in)
Diameter
78 mm (3.07 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art fit?

The Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 29-56 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensSigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM ArtSigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSMTamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSDTamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF)
Focal length18-35 mm18-50 mm17-35 mm17-35 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/2.8-4.5f/2.8-4f/2.8-4
Weight810 g395 g460 g440 g
Filter diameter72 mm67 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance28 cm30 cm28 cm30 cm
Length121 mm88.6 mm92.5 mm87 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesnono
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Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art: FAQ

Does the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art weigh?

The Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art weighs 810 g. It is 121 mm long with a diameter of 78 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art use?

The Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art is 28 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art a full-frame lens?

No, the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 29-56 mm in full-frame terms.

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