Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma
86 Overall Score
vs
Hila 2.2x High Grade Telephoto 18-135mm
Hila
61 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 | Hila 2.2x High Grade Telephoto 18-135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 3 |
| Groups | — | 3 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | MultiCoated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 396 mm | 72 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
Hila 2.2x High Grade Telephoto 18-135mm
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %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 6 of 20 specs.