Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
99 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans AF27F28-E 27mm
7Artisans
53 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Macro
Professional
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | 7Artisans AF27F28-E 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 6 |
| Groups | 10 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | nano-coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 39 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
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 (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
7Artisans AF27F28-E 27mm
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
7Artisans AF27F28-E 27mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
