Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon
81 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 180 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 600 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 25 |
| Groups | 10 | 17 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 6★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Fluorine Coat |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 5.6-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.95 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 1.30 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.25x |
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
No current pricing available
Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
