Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Sirui Sniper 2 16mm
Sirui
57 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Professional
Macro
Travel
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sirui Sniper 2 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.40 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 122 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Sirui Sniper 2 16mm
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong build (65th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.121score per dollar
vs
Sirui Sniper 2 16mm0.070score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
