Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
91 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Macro
Video Cinema
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
