Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
99 Overall Score
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TTArtisan APS-C 25mm f/2 25mm
TTArtisan
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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TTArtisan APS-C 25mm f/2 25mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The TTArtisan 25mm f/2 lens is widely praised for its excellent value, compact size, and solid build quality. Users highlight its sharpness, bright aperture, and manual focus capabilities, making it ideal for learning photography or street shooting. Some note minor issues like flaring and the screw-thread lens cap, but overall it delivers impressive performance for the price.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Compact and lightweight
- Solid build quality
- Sharp image quality
- Bright f/2 aperture
Cons
- No autofocus
- No EXIF data
- Screw-thread lens cap
- Some flaring
- Not fully pancake
Value for money 5
Build quality 4
Image quality 4
Size and weight 3
Manual focus 3
Flaring 2
Scores
Landscape
Budget
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | TTArtisan APS-C 25mm f/2 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 7 |
| Groups | 14 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.7 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 43 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:4 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
TTArtisan APS-C 25mm f/2 25mm
- Strong macro (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.164score per dollar
vs
TTArtisan APS-C 25mm f/2 25mm0.806score per dollar
TTArtisan APS-C 25mm f/2 25mm offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
