Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm
Vivitar
35 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | 55mm |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
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
Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.186score per dollar
vs
Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm1.353score per dollar
Vivitar VIV-CL-55 55mm offers 7.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
