Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
99 Overall Score
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Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
Panasonic
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
88 out of 100 high confidence 91 reviews
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is widely praised as a compact, lightweight, and sharp standard zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Users consistently highlight its excellent image quality, fast f/2.8 aperture, and affordable price as major strengths, making it a popular upgrade from kit lenses. Common criticisms include the lack of optical stabilization and a poorly designed lens hood, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent image sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast f/2.8 constant aperture
- Great value for the price
- Fast and silent autofocus
Cons
- No optical image stabilization
- Poorly designed lens hood
- No weather sealing
- Plastic build quality
- Zoom ring direction opposite to Fujifilm
Image quality 25
Build quality 12
Value for money 18
Size and weight 20
Autofocus performance 10
Stabilization 8
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
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Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 15 |
| Groups | 10 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 2.8-4.0 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
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 aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average macro (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
