Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 RXD
Tamron
70 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 15 |
| Groups | 10 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | BBAR Broad-Brand Anti-Reflection Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.0-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.43 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | RXD stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 800 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
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 RXD
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.172score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 RXD0.141score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 1.2x 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 21 specs.
