Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Sony
87 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Video Cinema
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 18 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano AR Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.42 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | SSM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.15x |
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
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.186score per dollar
vs
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm0.040score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
