Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm
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
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm
The Leica 10-25mm F1.7 is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and robust build quality, making it a top choice for both photography and video on Micro Four Thirds cameras. Users highlight its constant f1.7 aperture, smooth manual focus clutch, and click-less aperture ring as standout features. However, it is noted as large and heavy for the system, with a high price and no optical stabilization, and some report autofocus hunting in video mode. Despite these drawbacks, most consider it a spectacular lens that delivers uncompromising image quality.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness at all focal lengths
- Beautiful bokeh
- Constant f1.7 aperture
- Robust build quality
- Smooth manual focus clutch
Cons
- Large and heavy for MFT system
- High price
- No optical stabilization
- Autofocus hunts in video mode
- Front-heavy on smaller bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | UHR |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | inner focus Drive system |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm | 25 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.14x |
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
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
