Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN ContemporaryvsSony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
18-50mm / F2.8
27-75mm equiv.
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E 35mm F1.8 OSS
35mm / F1.8
53mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 12cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-50mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the E 35mm F1.8 OSS suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight136g lighter, so easier to carry
- StabilizationHas stabilization
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary74.5mm long × 61.6mm diameter
- E 35mm F1.8 OSS45mm long × 63mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary | Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 35mm | −17mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 35mm | +15mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 12cm | 30cm | −0.18m |
| Max magnification | 0.35× | 0.15× | +0.20x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 290g | 154g | +136g |
| Length | 74.5mm | 45mm | +29.5mm |
| Diameter | 61.6mm | 63mm | −1.4mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 49mm | +6mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2012 | +9year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary relative to E 35mm F1.8 OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
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E 35mm F1.8 OSS
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