Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Sony G Master FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Sony
56 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony G Master FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 22 |
| Groups | 10 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano AR Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | 32-40★ |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.76 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Direct Drive Super Sonic Wave AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 980 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.35x |
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
Sony G Master FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.029score per dollar
vs
Sony G Master FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS0.003score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 9.7x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sony G Master FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
