Sigma
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Sony E Mount
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary — 18–50mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$549
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Sigma
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Leica L Mount
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art — 85mm f/1.4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Aug 2021
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 2 months newer.
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Wins
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Wins
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- A18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 85 cm)
- A18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Weight (290 g vs 642 g)
- A18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.12 ×)
- B85mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- B85mm F1.4 DG DN Art has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
⌀65 × 91 mm
290 g (0.64 lb / 10.23 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
⌀79 × 96 mm
642 g (1.42 lb / 22.65 oz)
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 5mm shorter and 14mm narrower than 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary is 352 g lighter than 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art.
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 85 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
290 g vs 642 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
65 mm vs 78.9 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.12 × — higher is better
- ✓
Length
91 mm vs 96.1 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 SLD, 3 Aspherical
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art supports it
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.