Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon Cine DSX14-RF 14mm
Rokinon
42 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Professional
Macro
Travel
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Rokinon Cine DSX14-RF 14mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 14 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | T22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | T3.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.75 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 122 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Rokinon Cine DSX14-RF 14mm
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong macro (74th percentile)
- Below average aperture (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average bokeh (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.027score per dollar
vs
Rokinon Cine DSX14-RF 14mm0.010score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 2.7x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Rokinon Cine DSX14-RF 14mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
