Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 20084 16-50mm
Nikon
42 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 20084 16-50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.75 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z 20084 16-50mm
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Nikon NIKKOR Z 20084 16-50mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.
