OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
OM System
69 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 50mm f/2 DG 50mm
Sigma
40 Overall Score
Scores
Landscape
Macro
Video Cinema
Travel
Budget
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO | Sigma Contemporary 50mm f/2 DG 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 11 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | Z Coating Nano | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-Mount |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.35 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x★ | 0.0007743056 |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (67th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Sigma Contemporary 50mm f/2 DG 50mm
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Pricing
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO0.048score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 50mm f/2 DG 50mm0.058score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 50mm f/2 DG 50mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
Scores 69 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
