Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Sony SEL16F28 VCLECF2 10-13mm
Sony
67 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Professional
Macro
Travel
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony SEL16F28 VCLECF2 10-13mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 13 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 4 |
| Groups | 10 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.29 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 122 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Sony SEL16F28 VCLECF2 10-13mm
- Strong macro (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average optical (0th percentile)0th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.159score per dollar
vs
Sony SEL16F28 VCLECF2 10-13mm0.674score per dollar
Sony SEL16F28 VCLECF2 10-13mm offers 4.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
