Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma
86 Overall Score
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TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
TTArtisan
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
No customer feedback yet
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
60 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The TTArtisan 40mm f/2.0 pancake lens receives mixed feedback from users. While many praise its compact metal build, satisfying aperture ring, and excellent value for the price, significant issues with autofocus performance—including hunting, pulsing, and noise—are frequently mentioned. Image quality is generally good, but users note heavy vignetting and flare when shooting into strong light. Overall, it is seen as a budget-friendly option with trade-offs in AF reliability.
Pros
- Compact metal build
- Satisfying aperture ring
- Excellent value for money
- Good image quality
- Fast f/2.0 aperture for low light
Cons
- Poor autofocus performance
- Loud autofocus motor
- Heavy vignetting
- Flare when shooting into light
- Occasional misconnection with camera
Autofocus performance 5
Build quality 4
Value for money 4
Image quality 4
Vignetting 2
Flare 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 9 |
| Groups | — | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.18 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | STM Stepping AF Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 396 mm★ | 400 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 (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average optical (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
No current pricing available
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
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.
