Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm
Sony
59 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Professional
Macro
Travel
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
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 | 122 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 af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.193score per dollar
vs
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm0.251score per dollar
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sony FE SEL50F18F/2 50mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
