Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
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
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, color reproduction, and value for money, especially on a budget. Users praise its compact size, metal mount, and low-light performance, though some note the autofocus is noisy and slow compared to USM lenses. A few isolated complaints mention build quality feeling plasticky or the lens not working at all, but the majority find it a reliable workhorse for both crop sensor and full-frame cameras.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness and color
- Compact and lightweight design
- Metal mount for durability
- Great low-light performance
- Good value for budget buyers
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Slow autofocus compared to USM
- Plasticky build quality
- Lacks image stabilization
- Large manual focus ring angle
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Canon Super Spectra Coating (SSC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm | 94 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1.2x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
