Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
94 Overall Score
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Tamron 104B023N-cr
Tamron
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Tamron 104B023N-cr
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Scores
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Portrait
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron 104B023N-cr | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Fluorine Coating, BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.44 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLD (High/Low torque-modulated Drive) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 117 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:4★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
Tamron 104B023N-cr
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
