Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Samyang SYIO12AF-E
Samyang
55 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Professional
Macro
Travel
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Samyang SYIO12AF-E | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 12 |
| Groups | 10 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | UMC Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | Linear STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 122 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:11.11 |
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)
Samyang SYIO12AF-E
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.165score per dollar
vs
Samyang SYIO12AF-E0.207score per dollar
Samyang SYIO12AF-E offers 1.3x 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 3 of 21 specs.
