Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
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
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
The Meike 55mm f/1.4 AF lens for APS-C Nikon Z cameras is a compact, fast-aperture portrait lens that delivers excellent sharpness and creamy bokeh at a very affordable price. Autofocus is quick and reliable, with good eye detection, and the lens handles well on smaller bodies like the Z30. Some users noted the minimum focus distance is a bit limiting and the build feels plasticky, but overall it offers outstanding value for money.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Creamy bokeh
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Great value for money
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Plasticky build feel
- Limited minimum focus distance
- No image stabilization
- Some chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting at wide apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 150 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 25 | 13 |
| Groups | 15 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon 1 | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.10 kg | 0.91 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) | Hyper STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 600 mm | 85 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.9★ | — |
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
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 85mm F1.4 II 85mm offers 5.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
