Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony G Master 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Sony
78 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Travel
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Video Cinema
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony G Master 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 22 |
| Groups | 10 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano AR Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.76 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | double linear motor and Direct Drive SSM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.35x |
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 (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
Sony G Master 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sony G Master 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
