Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
63 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
76 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Street
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | DC Micro Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.3★ | 0.24x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Scores 76 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.