Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
90 Overall Score
vs
Ulanzi 2229 18mm
Ulanzi
64 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Professional
Travel
Macro
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Ulanzi 2229 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | 30-Layer Nano-Coating Double-Side |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | sony |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 122 mm | 18 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 10X★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Ulanzi 2229 18mm
- Strong macro (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong aperture (65th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.157score per dollar
vs
Ulanzi 2229 18mm1.271score per dollar
Ulanzi 2229 18mm offers 8.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
