Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm
Rokinon
46 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Rokinon Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 8 |
| Groups | 14 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 3 |
| Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating | UMC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.7 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA | Linear STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm | 120 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.33x |
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 macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Rokinon Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Strong optical (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.107score per dollar
vs
Rokinon Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm0.092score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
