Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma
86 Overall Score
vs
Ultimaxx UM-ZL650W1 650-1300mm
Ultimaxx
25 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Travel
Macro
Budget
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Ultimaxx UM-ZL650W1 650-1300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 650 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Elements | 8 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.14 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 396 mm★ | 4.90 m |
| 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 (81st percentile)81st %ile
Ultimaxx UM-ZL650W1 650-1300mm
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
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 20 specs.