Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
Lensbaby LB-V56BX 56mm
Lensbaby
60 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Travel
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Lensbaby LB-V56BX 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 4 |
| Groups | 10 | 3 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | Full-Frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.40 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 127 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
Lensbaby LB-V56BX 56mm
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average optical (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.