Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro 120mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is widely praised as a compact, lightweight, and sharp standard zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Users consistently highlight its excellent image quality, fast f/2.8 aperture, and affordable price as major strengths, making it a popular upgrade from kit lenses. Common criticisms include the lack of optical stabilization and a poorly designed lens hood, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent image sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast f/2.8 constant aperture
- Great value for the price
- Fast and silent autofocus
Cons
- No optical image stabilization
- Poorly designed lens hood
- No weather sealing
- Plastic build quality
- Zoom ring direction opposite to Fujifilm
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro 120mm
The Fuji GF 120mm f4 macro lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users who praise its exceptional sharpness and versatility for both macro and portrait photography. Reviewers highlight the lens's tack-sharp performance even wide open, beautiful bokeh, and effective image stabilization, though they note its weight and recommend using a tripod for extended shoots. A Q&A confirms that while a dedicated teleconverter is planned by Fujifilm, it is not yet available for this lens system.
Pros
- tack sharp even wide open
- excellent bokeh for portraits
- effective image stabilization
- versatile for macro and portrait
- great ergonomics
Cons
- heavy lens
- tripod recommended for long shoots
- teleconverter not yet available
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Fujifilm Fujinon GF 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro 120mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 120 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 120 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/120 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | G |
| Format | APS-C★ | medium-format |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.98 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | LM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.5x |
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
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro 120mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 34.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
