Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.
Panasonic
85 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.18 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
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
Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (25th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.172score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.0.083score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
