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10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary

Fujifilm X Mount

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary — 10–18mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$649

Launch price

Released Feb 2024

vs

Sigma

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

Sony E Mount

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$1,499

Launch price

Released Jul 2023

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 7 months newer.

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Wins

5categories

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary

Landscape

Wins

1categories

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary wins 4 categories·70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports wins 1 categories
  • B70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • A10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Weight (270 g vs 1345 g)
  • A10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Min focus distance (11 cm vs 38 cm)
  • A10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Length (76.9 mm vs 238 mm)
  • A10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Diameter (72 mm vs 81 mm)

Key specs at a glance

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Focal Length10-18 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountFujifilm XSony E
CoverageAPS-CFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight270 g1345 g
Min Focus11 cm38 cm
Filter Size72 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary

72 × 77 mm

270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

81 × 238 mm

1345 g (2.97 lb / 47.44 oz)

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 161mm shorter and 9mm narrower than 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports.

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 1075 g lighter than 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use case10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Portrait
3.0Limited
7.5Good
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair
9.0Excellent
Landscape
6.0Good
3.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
0.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
4.5Fair
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 SLD, 3 Aspherical

  • Weight

    270 g vs 1345 g — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    11 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    76.9 mm vs 238 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    72 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.26 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports supports it

  • Control ring

    Only 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports supports it

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/2.8

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/2.8

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary and 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports at major authorized retailers.

Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports

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Full specifications

= category winner

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Focal length (Min)
10 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
18 mm
200 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2.8
Elements
13
23
Groups
10
17
Special elements
1 SLD, 3 Aspherical
Aspherical
10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Min focus distance
11 cm−27 cm less
38 cm
Max magnification
0.26 ×+4%
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Stepping motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Weight
270 g−1,075 g less
1345 g
Length
76.9 mm−161 mm less
238 mm
Diameter
72 mm−9 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
72 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
7
9
10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Sony E
Format coverage
APS-C
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.