Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm
Sigma Sports 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm
The Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 XF lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and solid all-metal build quality, especially given its competitive price. Users highlight its excellent low-light performance and close focusing ability, making it a standout choice for landscape, astrophotography, and social media content. A few reviewers note that corner sharpness doesn't fully match Fujifilm's native lenses and that autofocus can occasionally miss, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- All-metal build quality
- Excellent low-light performance
- Close focusing ability
Cons
- Corner sharpness not excellent
- Autofocus occasionally misses
- Large and heavy for APS-C
- Lacks "pop" of Fujifilm lenses
Sigma Sports 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
The Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports Lens is widely praised for its incredible 10x zoom range, sharpness, and fast autofocus, making it a versatile choice for wildlife, sports, and portrait photography. Users highlight its excellent image stabilization and macro capabilities, though many note the significant weight and bulk as a drawback, often requiring a monopod or tripod for extended use. Verified reviews confirm compatibility with adapters for Nikon Z cameras, and the lens works well with in-body stabilization on Sony and Lumix bodies. Overall, it delivers professional-grade performance at a relatively affordable price, but the weight and variable aperture are common concerns.
Pros
- Incredible 10x zoom range (60-600mm)
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent image stabilization
- Sharp image quality edge to edge
- Versatile for wildlife, sports, and portraits
Cons
- Heavy and bulky (5.5 lbs)
- Requires tripod or monopod for extended use
- Variable aperture (f/4.5-6.3) limits low-light performance
- Not parfocal, less ideal for video
- No native Nikon Z mount available
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm | Sigma Sports 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 13 mm | 60 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 13 mm | 600 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 27 |
| Groups | 11 | 19 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4 | 5★ |
| Coating | HD nano multi-layer coating | water and oil repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg★ | 2.50 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 105 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA Linear Focusing Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 7 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 220 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:10 | 1:2.4 |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Sports 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm offers 5.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
