Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm
Panasonic
71 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 140 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:4 |
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
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.131score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 14-140mm0.102score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
