Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art vs 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Both are Leica L zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- You shoot full frame: the 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2024 vs 2021
Pick the 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 670 g lighter (290 g vs 960 g)
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 28mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 50mm vs 45mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.36× vs 0.25× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 74.5 mm vs 151.4 mm long
Spec differences
14 differences| 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art | 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
28-45mm
|
18-50mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
960 g
|
290 g
lighter
|
| Length |
151.4 mm
|
74.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
87.8 mm
|
65.4 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
|
0.36×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
11
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
18 elements / 15 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2024
|
2021
|
4 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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