Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount
Meike
53 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount
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Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
88 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens is highly praised for its compact, lightweight design and sharp image quality, making it an excellent choice for travel and real estate photography on APS-C cameras. Users appreciate the fast f/2.8 aperture for low-light performance and pleasing background blur, though some note the lack of in-lens stabilization and the need for post-production correction of distortion and vignetting on certain camera systems.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Sharp image quality across frame
- Fast f/2.8 constant aperture
- Excellent for travel and landscapes
- Good low-light performance
Cons
- No in-lens image stabilization
- Distortion and vignetting need post-production correction
- Lacks aperture ring on some versions
- No USB dock for firmware updates
- In-camera focus stacking not supported on Canon R7
Build quality 6
Sharpness 5
Low light performance 4
Image stabilization 3
Autofocus speed 3
Portability 6
Scores
Travel
Street
Macro
Portrait
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/0.95 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.26 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 117 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount
- Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average build (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount0.280score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN0.173score per dollar
Meike MK-50f0.95 X-mount offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
