Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Canon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
Canon
31 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Canon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 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
Canon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Strong optical (69th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.172score per dollar
vs
Canon NIKKOR AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED0.023score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 7.5x 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.
