Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm
Viltrox
84 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Macro
Professional
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 9 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 9 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 13 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | HD multi-layer nano-coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/9 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 130 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
Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.210score per dollar
vs
Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm0.439score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Viltrox Air AF 9mm f/2.8 9mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
