Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm
Viltrox
62 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Viltrox AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 6 |
| Groups | 10 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | multilayer nanocoating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:10 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
Viltrox AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.189score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm0.569score per dollar
Viltrox AF 28/4.5 Z 28mm offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
