Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
Sigma
92 Overall Score
vs
Nikon 2042 36mm
Nikon
32 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 | Nikon 2042 36mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 36 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 36 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 117 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:4★ | — |
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
Nikon 2042 36mm
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Strong aperture (70th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (68th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm0.006score per dollar
vs
Nikon 2042 36mm0.003score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
Nikon 2042 36mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
