Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm
Leica
71 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 SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 90 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 18 |
| Groups | 10 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | AquaDura hydrophobic coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.14 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
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 SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (26th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.172score per dollar
vs
Leica SL Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 Aspherical 24-90mm0.011score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 15.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
