Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM
Sony
68 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SAM | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 950 mm | 121 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
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
Pricing
Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM0.341score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.172score per dollar
Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM offers 2.0x 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 7 of 21 specs.
