Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
81 Overall Score
vs
Altura Photo YZ0308
Altura Photo
81 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Macro
Budget
Portrait
Landscape
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Altura Photo YZ0308 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | — |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | — |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | multicoated glass optics |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm | 55 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
Altura Photo YZ0308
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.006score per dollar
vs
Altura Photo YZ03080.082score per dollar
Altura Photo YZ0308 offers 13.7x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Altura Photo YZ0308
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
