Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
Sigma
92 Overall Score
vs
Samyang SY12M-N
Samyang
43 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm | Samyang SY12M-N | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 12 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | ナノクリスタルコーティングシステム(NCS) + ウルトラマルチコーティング(UMC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.50 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 117 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
Samyang SY12M-N
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average bokeh (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm0.107score per dollar
vs
Samyang SY12M-N0.093score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
