Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH
Leica
68 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 20 |
| Groups | 10 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 7★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura coating on external lenses |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 3.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 650 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:5.1 |
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
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.172score per dollar
vs
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH0.019score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 9.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
