Sigma EX DC OS HSM 583101 17-50mm
Sigma
65 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
Laowa
66 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Video Cinema
Street
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma EX DC OS HSM 583101 17-50mm | Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 58 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 58 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 14 |
| Groups | 13 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | Full-Frame★ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 185 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5 | 2:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma EX DC OS HSM 583101 17-50mm
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma EX DC OS HSM 583101 17-50mm
No current pricing available
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Sigma EX DC OS HSM 583101 17-50mm wins 5 specs while Laowa 58mm f/2.8 wins 4.
