Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
99 Overall Score
vs
Thypoch Simera-C 21mm
Thypoch
63 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Macro
Professional
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Thypoch Simera-C 21mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | standard |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 16★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | M |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.38 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 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 (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
Thypoch Simera-C 21mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.007score per dollar
vs
Thypoch Simera-C 21mm0.003score 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
Thypoch Simera-C 21mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
