Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
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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
Zeiss 000000-2136-691
The Zeiss Batis series lenses receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional image quality, beautiful bokeh, and solid build. Users praise the sharpness, color rendering, and fast autofocus, though one reviewer noted a defective unit with packaging issues. Overall, these lenses are highly recommended for portrait and outdoor photography, despite being heavy and requiring distance for portraits.
Pros
- Exceptional image sharpness
- Beautiful creamy bokeh
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Solid weather-sealed build
- OLED focus distance display
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Requires distance for portraits
- Packaging issues reported
- Defective unit received by one user
- Focus ring could be more textured
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Zeiss 000000-2136-691 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Groups | 10 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 7★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | ZEISS T* coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 16★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | linear motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 50 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
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- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
