Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3
Leica
52 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 22 |
| Groups | 10 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | AquaDura Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.53 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 1.10 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.