Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm
Laowa
43 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Travel
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 33 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 33 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/11 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/0.95 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:2 |
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
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm
- Strong optical (68th percentile)
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.214score per dollar
vs
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm0.170score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 1.3x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO 33mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
