Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Viltrox II EVO 35mm F1.8 II EVO 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
Viltrox II EVO 35mm F1.8 II EVO 35mm
The Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 AF lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and impressive image quality at a budget-friendly price. Many users compare it favorably to more expensive Nikkor lenses, noting its solid build and silent operation. A few minor cons include a heavy vignette, a poor lens hood design, and a slightly cheap-feeling build for some. Overall, it is highly recommended as a great value walk-around lens for Nikon Z and Sony E mount cameras.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Great value for the price
- Silent operation
- Solid all-metal construction
Cons
- Heavy vignetting
- Poor lens hood design
- Cheap-feeling build for some
- Bulky for an f/1.8 lens
- Focus-by-wire manual focus
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Viltrox II EVO 35mm F1.8 II EVO 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 13 |
| Groups | 10 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | water and smudge-resistant coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 340 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
Viltrox II EVO 35mm F1.8 II EVO 35mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
