Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is widely praised as a compact, lightweight, and sharp standard zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Users consistently highlight its excellent image quality, fast f/2.8 aperture, and affordable price as major strengths, making it a popular upgrade from kit lenses. Common criticisms include the lack of optical stabilization and a poorly designed lens hood, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent image sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast f/2.8 constant aperture
- Great value for the price
- Fast and silent autofocus
Cons
- No optical image stabilization
- Poorly designed lens hood
- No weather sealing
- Plastic build quality
- Zoom ring direction opposite to Fujifilm
Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm
The Pentax SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited Lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users. Reviewers praise its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and versatile macro capabilities, making it a favorite for both close-up nature shots and general photography. Many highlight its solid build quality and compact design, with some noting it has become their go-to lens. A few mention the very close minimum focus distance requires good light for macro work, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Versatile macro capabilities
- Solid build quality
- Compact and lightweight design
Cons
- Very close minimum focus distance requires good light for macro
- Some users prefer manual focus for macro work
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | HD coating, SP Protect coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 140 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:1 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Pentax DA Limited SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 HD Macro Limited 35mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
