Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Sony G E PZ 18-110mm f/4.0 OSS
Sony
69 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony G E PZ 18-110mm f/4.0 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 110 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 18 |
| Groups | 10 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 6★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano Crystal Coat |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.10 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | linear AF motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.122x |
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
Sony G E PZ 18-110mm f/4.0 OSS
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.172score per dollar
vs
Sony G E PZ 18-110mm f/4.0 OSS0.016score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 10.7x 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 4 of 21 specs.
