Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro 50mm
Canon
51 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro 50mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | tilt-shift | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 13 |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Air Sphere and Subwavelength Coatings | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.94 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 270 mm | 121 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro 50mm
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro 50mm0.020score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.172score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 8.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
