Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
This Sigma telephoto lens is widely praised for its excellent value, offering impressive reach and image quality at a fraction of the cost of comparable lenses. Users highlight its solid build, effective stabilization, and versatility for wildlife and outdoor photography, though many note it is heavy and struggles in low light. The autofocus can be slow and less accurate beyond 400mm, but manual override helps. Overall, it is considered a fantastic budget-friendly option for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Impressive reach (600mm)
- Good image stabilization
- Solid build quality
- Versatile for wildlife and outdoor photography
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Poor low-light performance
- Slow autofocus beyond 400mm
- Zoom ring requires multiple twists
- Tripod collar is small and uncomfortable
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its excellent optical performance, sturdy yet lightweight build, and fast autofocus. Users highlight its versatility as a workhorse zoom for both photo and video, with particular appreciation for the linear focus mode on compatible cameras. A few note the shallow depth of field is limited due to the Micro Four Thirds system, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent optical performance
- Sturdy yet lightweight build
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Versatile zoom range
- Linear focus mode for video
Cons
- Limited shallow depth of field
- Focus-by-wire system not linear
- No built-in gear ring for cine use
- Slight chromatic aberration in high contrast
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 150 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 25 | 14 |
| Groups | 15 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.10 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 600 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.9★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (12th percentile)12th %ile
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
