Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma
86 Overall Score
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Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18-135mm
Nikon
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
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Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18-135mm
85 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The refurbished Nikon lens generally arrives in excellent condition, often looking and performing like new. Users praise the image quality, quiet autofocus, and great value for the price. A few minor issues include packaging discrepancies (white box vs. bubble wrap) and some dust on the lens body, but these do not affect functionality.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Quiet autofocus
- Great value for money
- Like-new condition
- Well-packaged
Cons
- Packaging not as described
- Dust on lens body
- No image attachment option in review
Condition 5
Packaging 4
Image quality 2
Value for money 2
Autofocus 1
Dust 1
Scores
Street
Travel
Macro
Budget
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18-135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 396 mm★ | 448 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18-135mm
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.