Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
Zeiss
71 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Travel
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 135 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | ZEISS T* coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
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
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %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 7 of 21 specs.