Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm
Sony
68 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Travel
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 15 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 5★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | XD Linear Motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.32x |
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 G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (75th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.214score per dollar
vs
Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm0.038score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 5.6x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sony G Master SEL1635GM 16-35mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
