Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Viltrox AF 33/1.4 Z 33mm
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 AF 33/1.4 Z 33mm
The Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 is widely praised as a sharp, fast, and well-built lens that offers excellent value for money, especially for APS-C cameras like Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts. Users love its image quality, bokeh, and compact size, though some note soft corners wide open, occasional autofocus hunting, and chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes. The de-clicked aperture ring is a plus for video but a minor con for stills photographers who prefer clicks.
Pros
- Sharp center sharpness
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Soft corners wide open
- Occasional autofocus hunting
- Chromatic aberration in high contrast
- De-clicked aperture ring not for stills
- Not as sharp as some competitors
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Viltrox AF 33/1.4 Z 33mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 33 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 33 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 10 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | HD Nano Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:10 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
Viltrox AF 33/1.4 Z 33mm
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 33/1.4 Z 33mm offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
