Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Elmarit H-ES200 200mm
Panasonic
49 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 Leica DG Elmarit H-ES200 200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 200 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 15 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano Surface 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 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.99 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Triple sistema de motor lineal |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 377 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.2x |
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
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Elmarit H-ES200 200mm
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.131score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Elmarit H-ES200 200mm0.015score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 8.7x 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 6 of 21 specs.
