Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm
Nikon
70 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| 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 | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.74 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 280 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
Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.172score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm0.031score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 5.5x 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 5 of 21 specs.
