Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma
87 Overall Score
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Meike 12mm f/2.8 12mm
Meike
33 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
No customer feedback yet
Meike 12mm f/2.8 12mm
62 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
This Meike 12mm f/2.8 ultrawide lens delivers impressive build quality and value for its price, especially for manual lens enthusiasts. However, users report several issues: the focus ring may feel loose or focus beyond infinity, sharpness can be soft at edges, and the f/2.8 aperture seems darker than expected. While some praise its solid construction and good color saturation, others have encountered defects like a misaligned hood, cheap plastic build, or even the focus ring detaching. Overall, it's a decent budget option for mirrorless cameras but requires careful handling and realistic expectations.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Good value for money
- Smooth focus and aperture rings
- Well controlled flare
- Good color saturation
Cons
- Focus ring may detach
- Soft resolution at edges
- f/2.8 aperture seems darker
- Focus beyond infinity issue
- Misaligned lens hood
Build quality 6
Sharpness 4
Value for money 3
Focus mechanism 3
Aperture performance 2
Compatibility 2
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Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Meike 12mm f/2.8 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 12 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Multi-Layer Nano Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.36 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 396 mm | 100 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 (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Meike 12mm f/2.8 12mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
No current pricing available
Meike 12mm f/2.8 12mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
