{"product_id":"sigma-18-50mm-f-2-8-dc-dn-contemporary-lens-canon-rf","title":"Sigma 18-50mm f\/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Canon RF)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eThe Sigma 18‑50mm f\/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"423\"\u003ecompact, bright standard zoom lens\u003c\/strong\u003e designed specifically for APS‑C mirrorless cameras with Canon RF mount. 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