Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
91 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm
Laowa
42 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Professional
Macro
Travel
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | tilt-shift |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Water-Repellent Lens Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 14★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.75 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 122 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:5.9 |
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)
Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (77th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.159score per dollar
vs
Laowa 20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 20mm0.043score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 3.7x 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 6 of 21 specs.
