Sigma Contemporary 351975 21-50mm
The constant F1.8 maximum aperture across its 18-35mm zoom range delivers exceptional low-light performance and shallow depth of field control uncommon in zoom lenses. Its robust, all-metal construction and HSM autofocus provide a tactile, precise shooting experience that feels purpose-built for reliability. This lens is best for portrait and event photographers using APS-C DSLRs who need a fast, versatile zoom to replace multiple primes.
Focal length 21-50mm
Aperture f/6.3
Mount Fujifilm G
stabilization Yes
Weight 300 g
af type HSM
lens type standard
59 Overall Score
Price €479
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Standard |
| Focal Length Min | 21 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm G |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | HSM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 351975 21-50mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 21-50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 300 | 544 | 450 | 306 | 107 | 495 |
| AF Type | HSM | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | standard | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 351975 21-50mm | 53.7 | 50.2 | 68.4 | 13.9 | 21.2 | 50.3 | 76.3 | 86 | 82.4 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 85.7 | 69.8 | 84.9 | 91 | 82.8 | 89.4 | 86 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.6 | 85.7 | 76 | 84.9 | 88.4 | 82.8 | 68 | 71.4 | 36.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.7 | 80.4 | 85.8 | 50.2 | 86.7 | 82.8 | 80.4 | 86 | 97 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.7 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 75.9 | 83.1 | 82 | 93.5 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.6 | 23 | 72.9 | 78.9 | 86.7 | 20.1 | 77.3 | 90.1 | 98.6 |
Price
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