Panasonic LUMIX S S-S50 50mm
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
What Buyers Say
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S50 50mm
The Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, lightweight design, and excellent value for money. Users highlight its fast and reliable autofocus, smooth bokeh, and good low-light performance, making it a versatile choice for both photography and video. Some note minor drawbacks like a stiff focus ring or slower autofocus in certain conditions, but overall it is considered a solid, professional-grade lens at an affordable price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and compact design
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Smooth bokeh
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Stiff focus ring
- Autofocus hunts occasionally
- Slow autofocus in some conditions
- Plastic build quality
- Tight fit when mounting on camera
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens is highly praised for its compact, lightweight design and sharp image quality, making it an excellent choice for travel and real estate photography on APS-C cameras. Users appreciate the fast f/2.8 aperture for low-light performance and pleasing background blur, though some note the lack of in-lens stabilization and the need for post-production correction of distortion and vignetting on certain camera systems.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Sharp image quality across frame
- Fast f/2.8 constant aperture
- Excellent for travel and landscapes
- Good low-light performance
Cons
- No in-lens image stabilization
- Distortion and vignetting need post-production correction
- Lacks aperture ring on some versions
- No USB dock for firmware updates
- In-camera focus stacking not supported on Canon R7
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-S50 50mm | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 13 |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear AF Motor | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 451 mm | 117 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7 | 1:4 |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S50 50mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S50 50mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
