Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
Sigma
92 Overall Score
vs
Tamron SP AFF013C 45mm
Tamron
55 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm | Tamron SP AFF013C 45mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 45 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 10 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | eBAND and BBAR coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | USD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 117 mm★ | 290 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4 | 1:3.4 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
Tamron SP AFF013C 45mm
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong macro (73rd percentile)
- Strong build (67th percentile)
- Strong optical (66th percentile)
- Below average social proof (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm0.006score per dollar
vs
Tamron SP AFF013C 45mm0.004score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
Tamron SP AFF013C 45mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
