Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 25mm T1.5 Ultra Wide Angle Full Frame 25mm
SLR Magic
29 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 25mm T1.5 Ultra Wide Angle Full Frame 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| 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/1.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.74 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.08x |
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
SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE 25mm T1.5 Ultra Wide Angle Full Frame 25mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
