Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary vs 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary
Both are Leica L zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 95 g lighter (290 g vs 385 g)
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 20mm at the wide end
Pick the 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary if
- You need more reach: 60mm vs 50mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.44× vs 0.36× maximum magnification
- 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: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2021
Spec differences
13 differences| 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
18-50mm
|
20-60mm
|
| Weight |
290 g
lighter
|
385 g
|
| Length |
74.5 mm
shorter
|
86 mm
|
| Diameter |
65.4 mm
slimmer
|
72.2 mm
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.16 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.36×
|
0.44×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
15 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
2026
|
5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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