Samyang Prima Series IO8518-E 85mm
Samyang
52 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
43 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Professional
Budget
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Samyang Prima Series IO8518-E 85mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | — |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 9 | — |
| Groups | 8 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | UMC | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | — |
| Format | full-frame★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear Stepping Motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.33★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Samyang Prima Series IO8518-E 85mm
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average build (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Samyang Prima Series IO8518-E 85mm
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Samyang Prima Series IO8518-E 85mm
Scores 52 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
