Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
81 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 180 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:2.7 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.098score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.080score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
