Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN 18-50mm
Sigma
81 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon Reflex 300M-M-BK 300mm
Rokinon
35 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN 18-50mm | Rokinon Reflex 300M-M-BK 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 300 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | UMC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/6.3 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN 18-50mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
Rokinon Reflex 300M-M-BK 300mm
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN 18-50mm0.142score per dollar
vs
Rokinon Reflex 300M-M-BK 300mm0.117score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN 18-50mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN 18-50mm
Scores 81 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
