Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM
Canon
73 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Travel
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 240 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 21 |
| Groups | 10 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | 22-36★ |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.75 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | Nano USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.26x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.029score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM0.010score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 2.9x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
