Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm
Laowa
64 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 65 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 65 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | APO design |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 170 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 2:1★ |
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
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
