7Artisans Spectrum 7a-35mmT2.0-E 35mm
7Artisans
36 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
7Artisans Spectrum 7a-35mmT2.0-E 35mm
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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
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Professional
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Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| 7Artisans Spectrum 7a-35mmT2.0-E 35mm | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 13 |
| Groups | 7 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | MC multilayer coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.20 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 117 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans Spectrum 7a-35mmT2.0-E 35mm
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd 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)
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Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
