Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
This Sigma 70-300mm lens is widely praised for its excellent value, delivering sharp images, good bokeh, and a useful macro function at a budget price. Many users note it's ideal for amateur photographers, though the autofocus can be slow and noisy, and image quality softens slightly at 300mm without a tripod. Overall, it's considered a fantastic performance-to-price winner for those not needing professional-grade telephoto capabilities.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Good bokeh effect
- Useful macro function
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Slow autofocus in low light
- Noisy autofocus motor
- Softness at 300mm without tripod
- Rotating front element for polarizers
- Weighty for long hikes
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm
The Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 XF lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and solid all-metal build quality, especially given its competitive price. Users highlight its excellent low-light performance and close focusing ability, making it a standout choice for landscape, astrophotography, and social media content. A few reviewers note that corner sharpness doesn't fully match Fujifilm's native lenses and that autofocus can occasionally miss, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- All-metal build quality
- Excellent low-light performance
- Close focusing ability
Cons
- Corner sharpness not excellent
- Autofocus occasionally misses
- Large and heavy for APS-C
- Lacks "pop" of Fujifilm lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro | Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 13 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 13 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | Multi-layer lens coating | HD nano multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.55 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 950 mm | 220 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:10 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
No current pricing available
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
