Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
Pentax
70 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | HD coating, SP coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.44 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | PLM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 930 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:3.33 |
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
Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
Pricing
Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE
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.
