Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
81 Overall Score
vs
TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8 27mm
TTArtisan
43 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Macro
Budget
Landscape
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 6 |
| Groups | 10 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 8★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.09 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 39 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 350 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 (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)
TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8 27mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.141score per dollar
vs
TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8 27mm0.266score per dollar
TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8 27mm offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 81 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
