Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm
Tamron
69 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 25 |
| Groups | 10 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 6★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | BBAR-G2 and Fluorine Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 600 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:3.1 |
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
Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.