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Your Samy's Camera Credit Card can be used to make purchases online, at samys.com, or at any of our Retail Locations.
What are the current special financing offers?
6 Month Special Financing* on orders totaling $199 and above.
12 Month Special Financing* available on orders totaling $599 or more.
Order minimum excludes sales tax, shipping fees, and discounts. To receive special financing, simply pay with the Samy's Camera Credit Card and select the financing option during checkout.
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Applying for an Samy's Camera Credit Card is fast and easy. The application is subject to approval by Synchrony Bank. If approved, we'll automatically add your Samy's Camera Credit Card to your account at checkout. Select the Samy's Camera Credit Card under the payment information to pull up your available account information. You will receive your Samy's Camera Credit Card in the mail within 7-10 business days after applying.
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All orders must be shipped to the billing address on file for final approval of transaction. We can not ship to an alternate address.
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Contact Synchrony Customer Service 24/7 at (866) 396-8254.
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No Interest if Paid in Full Within 6 or 12 Months*
On purchases of $199 or more (6 months) or $599 or more (12 months) made with your Samy's Camera Credit Card. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the promotional balance is not paid in full within 6 or 12 months. Minimum monthly payments required.
*All orders must be shipped to the billing address on file for final approval of transaction. Qualifying purchase amount must be on one receipt. A Promo Fee does not apply to this offer. No interest will be charged on the promo balance if you pay it off, in full, within the promo period. If you do not, interest will be charged on the promo balance from the purchase date. The required minimum monthly payments may or may not pay off the promo balance before the end of the promo period, depending on purchase amount, promo length and payment allocation. Regular account terms apply to non-promo purchases and, after promo period ends, to the promo balance. New Accounts as of 7/16/24: Purchase APR 34.99%. Penalty APR 39.99%.Min Interest Charge $2. A promo fee will be charged equal to 2% of the amount financed on an equal payment no interest promotion of 18 months or more. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms. Subject to credit approval. We reserve the right to discontinue or alter the terms of this offer anytime.
** New Accounts as of 7/16/24: Purchase APR 34.99%. Penalty APR 39.99%.Min Interest Charge $2. A promo fee will be charged equal to 2% of the amount financed on an equal payment no interest promotion of 18 months or more. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms.
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens delivers professional-grade optical performance in a package light enough for gimbal work and compact enough for travel. Built for hybrid photographers and videographers, this zoom maintains a constant f/2.8 aperture across its entire range, guaranteeing consistent exposure, predictable depth of field, and creative control whether you're shooting stills or video on Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras.
The optical formula prioritizes consistent light transmission across the zoom range.* Most variable-aperture zooms narrow as you extend toward the telephoto end, losing light and forcing compensation through ISO or shutter speed. The Sigma 18-50mm maintains true f/2.8 from 18mm wide to 50mm portrait length, which means your exposure stays locked when zooming during video takes and your depth-of-field control remains the same whether you're at the wide end or telephoto.
For videographers, this consistency eliminates the need to rack focus or adjust exposure settings mid-shot. For stills photographers, it opens creative possibilities at every focal length without resorting to faster ISOs in challenging light. Pair this lens with Digital Mirrorless Cameras from Sony for the autofocus speed and metering integration this constant aperture design deserves.
At 405 grams and 110.5mm in length, this lens competes with fixed-focal-length primes on size and weight while delivering variable coverage. The compact profile integrates easily into gimbal systems, shoulder rigs, and travel camera bags without adding bulk. Content creators working with motorized gimbals benefit most; the light weight and balanced optical design keep gimbal payload demands low, extending operating time and reducing power drain.
Travel photographers appreciate fitting this zoom alongside a backup body or secondary lens inside compact luggage. The portability doesn't sacrifice optical or mechanical quality. Weather-sealed construction protects against light rain and coastal salt spray, keeping the lens reliable across location shoots and outdoor work.
The dual FLD glass elements minimize chromatic aberration and improve color fidelity, particularly noticeable in backlit scenes and subjects with strong color contrast. The 9-blade iris diaphragm produces bokeh that reads as smooth and professional across f/2.8 and stopped-down apertures. Independent testing confirms minimal distortion, vignetting that corrects cleanly in post-production, and contrast that stands up to aggressive color grading in video workflows.
Optical image stabilization reduces camera shake by approximately 4 stops, enabling handheld shooting at shutter speeds slower than normally safe. On Sony full-frame bodies with In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), the systems work multiplicatively, delivering stabilization that exceeds either alone. This combination supports handheld video at shutter speeds 5 to 6 stops slower than conventional wisdom would recommend.
The 0.29m minimum focus distance at any focal length delivers macro-capable detail work unusual for a general-purpose zoom. Combined with the 50mm reach (equivalent to 75mm on APS-C), the lens enables shallow-depth-of-field portraiture and extreme close-ups without changing lenses. Product demonstrators and tutorial creators benefit from this range for showing fine details while maintaining flexible framing.
For hybrid photographers balancing stills and video, the Sigma requires no focal length recalculation when switching between formats. The constant f/2.8 holds exposure predictable in both modes. Silent autofocus and responsive focus speed suit both video racking transitions and fast-paced stills tracking. Switch between still and video capture without re-evaluating your shooting strategy. Protect your investment with Lens Cases and Pouches designed for compact glass.
A constant f/2.8 maintains identical light transmission and depth-of-field control across the entire 18-50mm range. Variable-aperture designs (f/2.8-4.0) start at f/2.8 wide but narrow to f/4 or smaller at the telephoto end, losing approximately one stop of light. For video, this constant performance eliminates exposure adjustments when zooming during a take. For stills, it preserves creative depth-of-field control at every focal length. The consistency appeals to professionals for whom exposure predictability matters.
Absolutely. Sony full-frame bodies with IBIS (a7 IV, a7 V, a7R V, and comparable models) combine the lens optical stabilization with the camera's stabilization multiplicatively. The cumulative effect produces stabilization exceeding either system alone, particularly valuable for handheld video work enabling shutter speeds far slower than conventional safety guidelines suggest.
Yes. The constant f/2.8 aperture, silent autofocus for clean audio recording, robust color science, and compact form factor meet professional video requirements. Independent filmmakers, commercial productions, and documentary teams use it successfully. It integrates well with Sony Cinema Line cameras and Alpha video modes for multi-camera color consistency and supports the advanced autofocus features filmmakers rely on.
The 1.5x crop factor of Sony APS-C sensors transforms the 18-50mm into a 27-75mm equivalent range. This slightly tighter framing actually suits travel, vlogging, and portrait work on crop bodies where the additional reach helps separate subjects from environmental backgrounds compared to full-frame perspective.
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary delivers constant aperture speed, portable form factor, and optical performance suited to video production, travel, gimbal work, and hybrid stills-and-video environments. Explore Sigma lenses at Samy's Camera, or visit a retail location to hold the lens, test it on your Sony camera body, and discover the accessory bundles and camera accessories that complete your creative kit.
