Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR
Fujifilm
72 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 19 |
| Groups | 10 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 6★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano-GI (Gradient Index) coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.25 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 88 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.1x |
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
Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.131score per dollar
vs
Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR0.036score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
