Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
Ricoh GR IIIx 40mm
Ricoh
71 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Travel
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Ricoh GR IIIx 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 7 |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano Crystal Coat |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | GR |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | AF híbrido |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm | 120 mm★ |
| 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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
Ricoh GR IIIx 40mm
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.007score per dollar
vs
Ricoh GR IIIx 40mm0.003score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 2.3x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Ricoh GR IIIx 40mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
