Shooting wide is a new obsession for me. I’ve long loved the 35mm—50 mm focal length for most of my photography, but there are several times when opening things up can help you create spectacular images. Using a wider field of view presents a few challenges, but the rewards are worth it. With the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 Contemporary Lens, Fujifilm photographers can go ultra-wide with great results. Here’s what I learned from using this lens as my daily driver.
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 Contemporary Lens Specs (via Sigma)
- Focal Range: 10-18mm (15-36mm full frame equivalent)
- Maximum Aperture: F2.8 throughout the zoom range
- Dimensions: 2.8×2.4 inches; 19.5 ounces
- Minimum Focus Distance: 4.6 inches
What to Expect – Construction and Ergonomics
Right off the bat, you’ll notice that the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 Contemporary lens is tiny for what it is. A 15-27mm full-frame equivalent lens is small enough to be stowed into a jacket pocket without a second thought. That makes carrying around this F2.8 lens a no-brainer, whether you’re talking about having it in your everyday carry bag or for travel. Thanks to Sigma’s weather-resistant construction, this lens can take a good deal of abuse and hold its own in the elements. The all-metal construction is also a familiar touch, complete with the rubber zoom and focus rings. While I’m not complaining about these features, I still would love to see some changes in the lens’s design – namely, the option to use the focus ring
Using the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 as my Only Lens
When we first covered the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8, I mentioned that I’ve recently got into more wide-angle photography. While testing the Fujifilm X-S20 over the summer, I had a lot of fun pairing it with the Fujifilm XF8mm F3.5 R WR, and this Sigma lens offers a lot of the same joy when making photographs or simply capturing snapshots. The Sigma 10-18 F2.8 contemporary lens offers an interesting perspective for photographers looking to experiment with wider viewing angles and perspectives.
In my time using the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8, I find myself often looking for new angles in which to shoot the same boring photographs. ultimately I think that’s what makes this lens particularly useful and something that I enjoy using though other lenses could spark that same joy in other photographers for me as a street photographer I do enjoy going back to the same places over and over again and having that wider field of view helps me to create something that is equally pleasing but at the same time allowing me to have a different perspective. This is ultimately why the Sigma 10-18mm is one of those lenses that I absolutely can’t recommend enough. Is it perfect? Although the Sigma does have some weather sealing, it is not sealed at the front, leaving the lens elements susceptible to dust and moisture entering from the front element, resulting in costly repair or worse.
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 Sample Images
Why I Loved Using This Lens
I’ve spent a considerable amount of time using this lens, and for the most part, it has lived on my camera for the duration of my time with the lens. I found myself reaching for this lens and my X-Pro 3 for just about anything that I could find to shoot; whether it was to shoot a gathering and events or just walking around the street with a camera in my hand I found that the combination of the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 And my X-Pro 3 not only met the immediate immediate needs of whatever I was shooting that day but it allowed me to rethink my photography process; thinking of new ways to see the world. The wider field of view makes you think about everything that’s around you, think about everything that fills the frame. This can be overwhelming at first, but in time, I learned to see the world in a brand-new way again. And isn’t that what we all want from our photography experiences? Available for $589 on Amazon.
The Noisecast is rating the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens a four out of five stars for its excellent image quality and compact design.