Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm
Lightdow
63 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm
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Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
88 out of 100 high confidence 91 reviews
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
Image quality 25
Build quality 12
Value for money 18
Size and weight 20
Autofocus performance 10
Stabilization 8
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Specifications
| Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 13 |
| Groups | 6 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Nano-coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.29 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VCM | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 121 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm0.631score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.173score per dollar
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
