Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4 35mm
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
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4 35mm
Users praise this 35mm f/1.4 lens for its sharpness, character, and value, especially for low-light and portrait work on Nikon Z cameras. While it shows some chromatic aberration and softness wide open, these imperfections are easily corrected in post and add a desirable "3D pop." The build quality is considered adequate, and autofocus speed is satisfactory. Overall, it is highly recommended for those seeking a lens with character rather than clinical perfection.
Pros
- Sharpness
- Character and 3D pop
- Great value for money
- Excellent for low light
- Good autofocus speed
Cons
- Chromatic aberration wide open
- Softness at f/1.4
- Not as sharp as S-line lenses
- Plastic build feel
- No weather sealing
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 270 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.18x |
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 aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4 35mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
