Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
Sigma
92 Overall Score
vs
Sony G SEL16F18G 16mm
Sony
72 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm | Sony G SEL16F18G 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 15 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | XD linear motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 117 mm★ | 150 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4★ | 0.25x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
Sony G SEL16F18G 16mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm0.136score per dollar
vs
Sony G SEL16F18G 16mm0.080score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
