Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S PRO S-R70200 70-200mm
Panasonic
85 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Travel
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Portrait
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic LUMIX S PRO S-R70200 70-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 23 |
| Groups | 10 | 17 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | linear motor and stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 302 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.25x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX S PRO S-R70200 70-200mm
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.