Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox LAB AF 135/1.8 FE 135mm
Viltrox
43 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Viltrox LAB AF 135/1.8 FE 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 135 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | multilayer nanocoating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.24 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | VCM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 720 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.25x |
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
Viltrox LAB AF 135/1.8 FE 135mm
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.029score per dollar
vs
Viltrox LAB AF 135/1.8 FE 135mm0.007score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 4.1x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Viltrox LAB AF 135/1.8 FE 135mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
