Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm
OM System
81 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 90 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 90 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 18 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | ZERO coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 7 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 224 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 2:1★ |
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
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
