Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
81 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Portrait
Macro
Landscape
Street
Professional
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 380 mm |
| 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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.147score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.203score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
