Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma
86 Overall Score
vs
BM Premium 420mm Lens 420-800mm
BM Premium
46 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
No customer feedback yet
BM Premium 420mm Lens 420-800mm
35 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The lens receives mixed feedback: some users praise its value for money and image quality for certain uses like architecture, but many report serious issues including incompatibility with Canon EOS R8, poor image quality, flimsy plastic build, and slow autofocus unsuitable for wildlife. The need for a tripod due to bulkiness and manual focus annoyance are also noted.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Decent image quality for architecture
- Pleasant for certain projects
Cons
- Incompatible with Canon EOS R8
- Poor image quality
- Flimsy plastic zoom mechanism
- Slow autofocus for wildlife
- Bulky requiring tripod
Image quality 4
Build quality 2
Compatibility 1
Autofocus performance 2
Value for money 2
Portability 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | BM Premium 420mm Lens 420-800mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 420 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 1600 mm |
| Elements | 8 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | multi-coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/8.3 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/8.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 1.14 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 396 mm★ | 420 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
BM Premium 420mm Lens 420-800mm
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 19 specs.