Product Summary:
The Canon 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is the world’s smallest and lightest constant f/2.8 zoom for Canon RF APS-C cameras, delivering a perfect 27-75 mm full-frame equivalent range in a lens that weighs only 300 g.
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Quick Highlights:
- Constant f/2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range
- Tiny size and only 300 g – perfect all-day carry
- 27-75 mm equivalent – covers wide to short-telephoto portraits
- Super-close 12.1 cm focus at wide end for dramatic wide-macro shots
- Fast, silent stepping motor – excellent for both photos and video
- Great bokeh and sharpness in a pocket-friendly package
Product Details / Description:
This Contemporary-series zoom is made for travelers who refuse to compromise on quality while staying light and mobile.
About the Product
The 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN gives APS-C users a bright, constant-aperture standard zoom that’s smaller than most kit lenses yet far superior in image quality. International visitors use it for everything from wide shots of torii gates to creamy portraits at golden hour, food close-ups in markets, and smooth travel vlogs – all with just one tiny lens. At 300 g and barely longer than a smartphone, it’s the lens you’ll never leave at the hotel.
Key Features
- Constant f/2.8 brightness perfect for low-light temples and night streets
- Versatile 27-75 mm equivalent range replaces multiple prime lenses
- Focuses down to 12.1 cm at 18 mm for creative wide-angle macro effects
- Quiet stepping motor with virtually no focus breathing – ideal for video
- Premium optics with 1 SLD + 3 aspherical elements for edge-to-edge sharpness
Technical Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF (APS-C only) |
| Focal Length | 18-50 mm (27-75 mm full-frame equiv.) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 (constant) |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Construction | 13 elements in 10 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 7 (circular) |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 12.1 cm (wide) – 30 cm (tele) |
| Maximum Magnification | 1:2.8 (wide) |
| Filter Diameter | 55 mm |
| Dimensions (ø × length) | 69.2 × 74.5 mm |
| Weight | 300 g |
What’s in the box (Included Items):
- Canon 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens (RF APS-C)
- Petal-type lens hood
- Front lens cap
- Rear lens cap
- 55 mm protection filter (installed)
- Soft lens case
Where This Product Can Be Used:
- Everyday walk-around lens for multi-city Japan trips
- Wide street scenes in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka
- Golden-hour portraits with beautiful background bokeh
- Food and market photography with creamy separation
- Smooth travel vlogging from wide to short-telephoto
- Close-up details of flowers, crafts, and temple ornaments
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- English-speaking customer support
- Accept foreign credit cards
- No Japanese phone number required
- Offer hotel & Airbnb delivery
- Easy return for travelers
- Nationwide delivery to every major tourist destination
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FAQs:
Which Canon cameras can use this lens?
It works perfectly on Canon RF APS-C bodies such as EOS R50, R10, R7, R100, and future APS-C models. It will not mount on full-frame RF cameras.
Is this a good “one lens” solution for a Japan trip?
Yes – the 27-75 mm equivalent range covers 90 % of travel situations, and constant f/2.8 keeps everything bright and sharp.
How close can I focus at the wide end?
Just 12.1 cm – letting you create dramatic wide-angle macro shots of food, flowers, or details.
Does the lens extend when zooming?
Yes, it extends slightly, but remains incredibly compact and well-balanced on small APS-C bodies.
Is it weather-sealed?
It has basic dust and splash resistance suitable for normal travel conditions, but not full weather sealing.
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