Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon Cine DS100M-MFT 100mm
Rokinon
45 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Rokinon Cine DS100M-MFT 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 15 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.1 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 307 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
Rokinon Cine DS100M-MFT 100mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.179score per dollar
vs
Rokinon Cine DS100M-MFT 100mm0.089score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 2.0x 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 21 specs.
