Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm
Sony
58 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 390 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.16x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.189score per dollar
vs
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm0.253score per dollar
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm offers 1.3x 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 5 of 22 specs.
