Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm
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
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm
The Nikon 24-120mm VR lens receives mixed feedback. Some users find it surprisingly sharp and versatile for landscapes and portraits, while others report severe softness on one side, distortion, and vignetting. Verified reviews highlight issues like missing hoods and caps, slow autofocus, and inconsistent quality, making it a risky purchase even at a lower price.
Pros
- Surprisingly sharp for the price
- Versatile focal range for landscapes and portraits
- Good condition of used lens body
- Decent image quality for casual use
- Close focusing ability
Cons
- Severe softness on one side
- Distortion at borders
- Vignetting at long end
- Slow autofocus
- Missing hood and caps in used purchases
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 120 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | F-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 279 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.39x |
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 aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.