Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm
Sony
65 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 17 |
| Groups | 14 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 4 |
| Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating | Nano AR Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.7 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.56 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA | Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.14x |
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 macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.125score per dollar
vs
Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm0.031score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS offers 4.0x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sony FE SEL1224G 12-24mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
