Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Laowa Sunlight 70-135mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 135mm
Laowa
34 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Laowa Sunlight 70-135mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 22 |
| Groups | 10 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Amber Anamorphic Lens Flare |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | T22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | T4.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | ARRI PL |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 2.60 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 780 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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
Laowa Sunlight 70-135mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 135mm
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong versatility (70th percentile)
- Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Laowa Sunlight 70-135mm T4.5 2x FF Anamorphic Zoom 135mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
