Panasonic LUMIX 50-200mm
Score: 86/100Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Score: 90/100Rankings
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is a compact, fast standard zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras. It delivers sharp images, a constant bright aperture and quiet autofocus, but requires digital correction for distortion and vignetting and lacks built-in stabilization.
The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4.0 offers high-performance optics, robust weather-sealed build, and advanced 5-axis stabilization, making it a top choice for wildlife, sports, and video work on Micro Four Thirds systems.
| Attribute | | Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 50 mm | 18 mmbest |
200 mmbest | 50 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.8 fbest | 2.8 fbest |
| ↓ lower better | 655 g | 285 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 132 mm | 76.8 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 75 cm | 12.1 cmbest |
0.25 x | 0.357 xbest | |
67 mmbest | 55 mm |
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| Attribute | | Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Image Stabilization | true | false |
Mount & Compatibility(2) | ||
Mount Type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E, Fujifilm X, L, Canon RF |
Autofocus Motor Type | Linear | Stepping motor |
Optical(4) | ||
Focal Length (Min) (mm) | 50 mm | 18 mm |
Focal Length (Max) (mm) | 200 mm | 50 mm |
Minimum Focus Distance (cm) | 75 cm | 12.1 cm |
Maximum Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.25 x | 0.357 x |
Physical(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 655 g | 285 g |
Length (mm) | 132 mm | 76.8 mm |
Filter Thread Diameter (mm) | 67 mm | 55 mm |
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Professional reviewers uniformly praise the lens for its Leica-level optical performance, solid build, and effective stabilization, noting it sets a new benchmark for MFT telephoto zooms despite the variable aperture.
Everyday users are highly satisfied, highlighting the lens's sharpness, durability in harsh weather, fast AF for wildlife, and smooth video operation, while noting the variable aperture and lack of a focus limiter.
Professional reviewers praise the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN as a benchmark for compact, fast standard zooms, highlighting its sharp optics, constant f/2.8 aperture, quiet STM autofocus, and macro-like close-focus capability.
Everyday users echo the experts, lauding the lens for its pocketable size, lightweight feel, fast aperture, and sharpness, while noting the need for digital correction and the absence of built-in stabilization.
“Sharp from corner to corner - better than I expected for MFT.”
“Used it in rain and snow - no issues, and the seals held up.”
“Autofocus locks on fast - great for birds in flight.”
