Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is widely praised as a compact, lightweight, and sharp standard zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Users consistently highlight its excellent image quality, fast f/2.8 aperture, and affordable price as major strengths, making it a popular upgrade from kit lenses. Common criticisms include the lack of optical stabilization and a poorly designed lens hood, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent image sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast f/2.8 constant aperture
- Great value for the price
- Fast and silent autofocus
Cons
- No optical image stabilization
- Poorly designed lens hood
- No weather sealing
- Plastic build quality
- Zoom ring direction opposite to Fujifilm
Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm
This Fujifilm 80mm macro lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, contrast, and build quality. Users praise its versatility for food, portraits, and macro photography, with effective OIS enabling handheld use. A few note the manual focus requires practice, but the optical performance is widely considered outstanding.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness and contrast
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Versatile for macro, food, and portraits
- Beautiful build quality and craftsmanship
- Quick and responsive autofocus
Cons
- Manual focus requires practice
- Expensive for some users
- Shallow depth of field at close range
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 80 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 80 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.18 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:1 |
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 XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average build (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
