Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Venidice (VD)MK-3.5mm F2.8 4mm
Venidice
46 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Venidice (VD)MK-3.5mm F2.8 4mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 4 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 4 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 10 |
| Groups | 10 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 61 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm | 95 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
Venidice (VD)MK-3.5mm F2.8 4mm
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.131score per dollar
vs
Venidice (VD)MK-3.5mm F2.8 4mm0.238score per dollar
Venidice (VD)MK-3.5mm F2.8 4mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
