Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN 50mm
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN 50mm
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
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
The Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM lens is a notable upgrade from the kit 18-55mm, offering a constant fast aperture, silent autofocus, and superior image quality. Users praise its sharpness, bokeh, and build, though they note it is heavier and bulkier. A few refurbished units had minor scratches or early malfunction, but overall the lens is highly recommended for Sony Alpha APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Constant F2.8 aperture
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Excellent image sharpness and contrast
- Pleasing bokeh
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Some units have early malfunctions
- Not compatible with full-frame cameras
- Moderate flare issue
- Limited zoom range to 50mm
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN 50mm | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.215x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN 50mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
