Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF L EF 11-24mm F/4L USM
Canon
64 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Canon EF L EF 11-24mm F/4L USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 11 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | SWC, Air Sphere, and Fluorine Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.18 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 75 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | Ring-Type USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:6.25 |
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
Canon EF L EF 11-24mm F/4L USM
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average build (25th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.131score per dollar
vs
Canon EF L EF 11-24mm F/4L USM0.023score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 5.7x 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 2 of 21 specs.
