Sigma EX DC 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO
7Artisans 75mm f/1.4 75mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma EX DC 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO
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
7Artisans 75mm f/1.4 75mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, fast and silent autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users highlight its versatility with teleconverters and its suitability for both video and stills. A few Q&A entries note that internal movement when the lens is off is normal due to the optical stabilizer, but this has caused some initial concern among buyers.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great with teleconverters
- Smooth bokeh
Cons
- Internal movement when off causes concern
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
- Tripod must attach to lens collar
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma EX DC 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO | 7Artisans 75mm f/1.4 75mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 75 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 6 |
| Groups | 10 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | super multi-layer lens coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon 1 | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | inner focusing system | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 800 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma EX DC 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong bokeh (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
7Artisans 75mm f/1.4 75mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans 75mm f/1.4 75mm offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
