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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

Sony

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sony E Mount

The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.

$2,799

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary

Landscape

Wins

2categories

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sports & ActionPortrait

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary wins 4 categories·FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II wins 1 categories
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher OIS effectiveness (4.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • A10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Weight (270 g vs 1045 g)
  • A10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Min focus distance (11 cm vs 40 cm)
  • A10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Length (76.9 mm vs 200 mm)
  • A10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Diameter (72 mm vs 88 mm)

Key specs at a glance

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN ContemporaryFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal Length10-18 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
MountFujifilm XSony E
CoverageAPS-CFull Frame
StabilizationNo4.5 stops
Weight270 g1045 g
Min Focus11 cm40 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

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

88 × 200 mm

1045 g (2.30 lb / 36.86 oz)

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 123mm shorter and 16mm narrower than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 775 g lighter than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.

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 ContemporaryFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Portrait
3.0Limited
7.5Good
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair
7.0Good
Landscape
6.0Good
4.0Fair
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 1045 g — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    11 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    76.9 mm vs 200 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    72 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED…

  • OIS effectiveness

    4.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.3 × vs 0.26 × — higher is better

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

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Pros

  • Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
  • Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
  • Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
  • Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
  • Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches

Cons

  • Very high price tag
  • Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary and FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II at major authorized retailers.

Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

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Full specifications

= category winner

10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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
17
Groups
10
14
Special elements
1 SLD, 3 Aspherical
1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED
10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Min focus distance
11 cm−29 cm less
40 cm
Max magnification
0.26 ×
0.3 ×+15%
Autofocus motor
Stepping motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
4.5 stops
10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Weight
270 g−775 g less
1045 g
Length
76.9 mm−123 mm less
200 mm
Diameter
72 mm−16 mm less
88 mm
Filter thread size
72 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
7
11
10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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.