Lens Comparison
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (L-mount) vs Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount)
Key Differences
- Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better min focus distance (13 cm vs 30 cm).
- Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.19x).
- Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.8).
- Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better length (65.4mm vs 76.9mm).
- Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (L-mount) has a better weight (290g (10.2 oz) vs 325g (11.5 oz)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 18-50mm | 35mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 13 | 11 |
| Optical Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 27-75mm | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | HLA | HLA |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 13 cm | 30 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 0.19x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $599 | $599 |
| Filter Size | 52mm | 58mm |
| Diameter | 65.4mm | 72.2mm |
| Length | 76.9mm | 65.4mm |
| Weight | 290g (10.2 oz) | 325g (11.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
