Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS030 30mm
Panasonic
82 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Macro
Professional
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS030 30mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 30 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | MEGA O.I.S. |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm | 105 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:1 |
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 af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS030 30mm
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.007score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS030 30mm0.009score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS030 30mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS030 30mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
