Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
Panasonic
64 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 | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 15 |
| Groups | 14 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 3 |
| Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.7 | 2.8-4.0 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA | linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | — |
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
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
No current pricing available
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.
