Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
Meike SE Series 35mm f/2.0 AF 35mm
Meike
59 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Professional
Budget
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Meike SE Series 35mm f/2.0 AF 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Multilayered Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
Meike SE Series 35mm f/2.0 AF 35mm
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (34th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.134score per dollar
vs
Meike SE Series 35mm f/2.0 AF 35mm0.230score per dollar
Meike SE Series 35mm f/2.0 AF 35mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
