Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens For Sony E-Mount vs Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Buy the 10-18mm F2.8 if you shoot wide: interiors, landscapes, vlogging with the camera held close. Buy the 18-50mm F2.8 if you want one lens for everyday shooting. The 18-50mm is $499 at Focus Camera as of November 3, 2026, and the 10-18mm is $729 at Best Buy as of November 3, 2026. Both are constant f/2.8 APS-C zooms for Sony E, so the choice is about focal range, not speed.
Today the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary costs $239.05 less at its best price.
Ask our shopping agent
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens For Sony E-Mount
5Choose the 10-18mm F2.8 if you need ultra-wide coverage, a 15-27mm full-frame equivalent view, and a 255g lens that gimbals and vlogging rigs handle easily.
- Constant f/2.8 across the whole 10-18mm range
- Smallest and lightest ultra-wide f/2.8 zoom for APS-C, per Sigma
- 11.6cm minimum focus gives close foregrounds with wide backgrounds
What separates them
| Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens For Sony E-Mount | Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal range (APS-C) | 10-18mm, about 15-27mm full-frame equivalent | 18-50mm, about 27-75mm full-frame equivalent |
| Best price as of November 3, 2026 | $729.00 at Best Buy | $499.00 at Focus Camera |
| Weight | 255g (9.0 oz) on Sony E | About 290g; compact 4.8-inch body |
| Closest focus | 11.6cm at 10mm, 1:4 magnification | Close-focusing standard zoom, good for food and detail |
| Filter thread | 67mm | 55mm |
| Use case | Ultra-wide interiors, landscapes, gimbal video | Everyday, travel, portraits, vlogging |
| Shopper ratings | 5 of 5 from 2 ratings | 4.9 of 5 from 692 ratings |
Price history
- Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens For Sony E-Mount: lowest $729.00 on Nov 3 at Best Buy.
- Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary: lowest $499.00 on Nov 3 at Competitive Cameras.
Prices at every store
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens For Sony E-Mount
- Best BuyNew
In stock
$729.00Free shippingObserved at 1:43 PM - B&H Photo-Video-AudioNew
Availability unknown
$729.00Free shippingObserved at 12:39 PM - Macy'sNew
Availability unknown
$729.00Free shippingObserved at 12:39 PM - WalmartNew
Availability unknownSold by Focus Camera
$729.00Free shippingObserved at 12:39 PM
Also available at
- ThursdayClubCheck price at ThursdayClub
Specs compared
| Spec | Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens For Sony E-Mount | Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Aspherical | Yes | Yes |
| Color | Black, Mount Product L | Black |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Image Stabilizing | Yes | — |
| Specialty Type | Wide Angle | — |
| Focal Length Range | 10-18mm | — |
| Minimum Aperture | F22 | — |
| Filter Size | 67mm | — |
What reviewers say
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens For Sony E-Mount
Owner feedback is limited but positive, with the two ratings on record averaging 5 out of 5. Reviewers of the lens generally praise its size, weight and constant f/2.8 aperture for the price.
- Small and light for an f/2.8 ultrawide
- Sharp across the frame stopped down
- Fast, quiet autofocus for stills and video
- Some softness and vignetting wide open at 10mm
- No weather sealing
- Hood is push-on rather than bayonet
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Owners rate it very highly, at 4.9 out of 5 from 692 ratings. Most praise the size-to-aperture ratio and sharpness, and accept the plastic build and lack of stabilization as the price of that compactness.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for vlogging?
- The 10-18mm F2.8, if you hold the camera at arm's length or use a gimbal; 15mm equivalent fits your face and the room. The 18-50mm is better on a tripod or for talking-head shots where you want a tighter frame.
- Which is better for travel?
- The 18-50mm F2.8. One lens covers street scenes, food and people at 27-75mm equivalent, and it costs $499 at Focus Camera as of November 3, 2026.
- Do I need both?
- Only if you shoot wide often. The two ranges barely overlap, 18mm is the shared point, so together they cover 15-75mm equivalent at f/2.8.
- Is the 10-18mm worth $230 more?
- Only if ultra-wide is your main work. The 18-50mm matches it on aperture and is cheaper; the extra money buys the 10-17mm range and a lighter body.
- Which lasts longer?
- Both are Sigma Contemporary zooms with similar build. Neither is weather-sealed, so lifespan depends on care, not on which you pick.
