Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
94 Overall Score
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
OM System
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
No customer feedback yet
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
85 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
This M.Zuiko 40-150mm lens is widely praised for being lightweight and compact, delivering sharp images for its price point. Users are impressed with its value as a budget telephoto zoom for the Micro Four Thirds system, especially for outdoor daytime photography. A few note it struggles in low light and with fast-moving subjects, but most consider it a fantastic deal for hobbyists and travelers.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact design
- Sharp image quality for the price
- Excellent value for money
- Good for daytime outdoor photography
- Quiet and fast autofocus
Cons
- Struggles in low light
- Not suitable for fast-moving subjects
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Not weather sealed
- Tromboning zoom mechanism
Price value 18
Build quality 7
Low light performance 6
Weight and portability 10
Image sharpness 9
Weather sealing 3
Scores
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Professional
Portrait
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating and Nano Porous Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 3.3 to 4.6 x★ | 1:6.25 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.122score per dollar
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R0.294score per dollar
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
