Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
70 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 13 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 130 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:2 |
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
Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.179score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM0.103score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
