Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
99 Overall Score
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TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm
TTArtisan
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm
74 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The TTArtisan 10mm f/2.0 lens offers impressive sharpness and a wide angle at a very affordable price. Many users praise its solid metal build, smooth focus ring, and low distortion, making it a great value for occasional or experimental use. However, as a fully manual lens, it can be challenging for beginners to achieve sharp focus, and the focus ring markings may not always be accurate. A few complaints include stiff aperture rings and one undelivered order, but overall sentiment is positive for budget-conscious photographers.
Pros
- Sharpness wide open and stopped down
- Solid all-metal build quality
- Very affordable price
- Low distortion for ultra-wide lens
- Smooth focus ring
Cons
- Manual focus requires practice
- Focus ring markers not always accurate
- Stiff aperture ring on some versions
- No auto-focus or EXIF metadata
- Soft corners at wide apertures
Sharpness 8
Build quality 7
Value for money 12
Manual focus challenge 5
Distortion control 6
Aperture ring stiffness 3
Scores
Landscape
Budget
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 10 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 13 |
| Groups | 14 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 0 |
| Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating | HD multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.7 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 8 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 2:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.016score per dollar
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TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm0.054score per dollar
TTArtisan APS-C 10mm f/2.0 ASPH 10mm offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
