Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
100 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko PRO V335260BW000 25mm
OM System
75 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Travel
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | OM System M.Zuiko PRO V335260BW000 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 19 |
| Groups | 10 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Z Coating Nano |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:9.09 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
OM System M.Zuiko PRO V335260BW000 25mm
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.175score per dollar
vs
OM System M.Zuiko PRO V335260BW000 25mm0.057score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
