Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
ARRI Leitz Cine THALIA 65 20mm T3.6 Cine 20mm
ARRI
37 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | ARRI Leitz Cine THALIA 65 20mm T3.6 Cine 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 13 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 15★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | ARRI PL |
| Format | APS-C★ | Large Format (60 mm Image Circle) |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 1.95 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 400 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
ARRI Leitz Cine THALIA 65 20mm T3.6 Cine 20mm
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average build (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.172score per dollar
vs
ARRI Leitz Cine THALIA 65 20mm T3.6 Cine 20mm0.001score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 172.0x 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 9 of 21 specs.
