Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Fujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm
Fujifilm
55 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Fujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 500 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 21 |
| Groups | 10 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 7★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/5.6 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 2.75 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.2x |
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
Fujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average build (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Fujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm
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 4 of 22 specs.
