Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
81 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 140 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | 22-40★ |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:3 |
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
