Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Meike 85mm F1.8 AF STM 85mm
Meike
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
88 out of 100 high confidence 91 reviews
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
Image quality 25
Build quality 12
Value for money 18
Size and weight 20
Autofocus performance 10
Stabilization 8
Meike 85mm F1.8 AF STM 85mm
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Meike 85mm F1.8 AF STM 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| 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 | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:7.7 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Meike 85mm F1.8 AF STM 85mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.148score per dollar
vs
Meike 85mm F1.8 AF STM 85mm0.209score per dollar
Meike 85mm F1.8 AF STM 85mm offers 1.4x 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 4 of 21 specs.
