Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Big Mike's High-Power 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto 500-1000mm
Big Mike's
46 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Big Mike's High-Power 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto 500-1000mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 500 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 1000 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | multi-coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 2X★ |
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
Big Mike's High-Power 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto 500-1000mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.131score per dollar
vs
Big Mike's High-Power 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto 500-1000mm0.280score per dollar
Big Mike's High-Power 500mm/1000mm f/8 Manual Telephoto 500-1000mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
