Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Canon L EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM 300mm
Canon
33 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Canon L EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 300 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/300 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 2.55 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 2.50 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
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
Canon L EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM 300mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average aperture (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average bokeh (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.