Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm
Retropia
45 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
Sigma
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm
45 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
This lens is a fun, low-cost toy for creating vintage-looking photos, but it has serious quality and compatibility issues. Many users praise its unique color effects and lightweight build, but a significant number report it simply doesn't work or fails to meet advertised expectations. The lack of autofocus, problematic purple vignetting, and missing parts for the Oreo-style design are common complaints. It's best suited for casual experimentation with realistic expectations.
Pros
- Unique vintage color effects
- Lightweight and portable
- Fun for casual photography
- Low price point
- Good build quality for toy lens
Cons
- Incompatibility with some camera modes
- Purple vignetting can be overwhelming
- Missing advertised parts (Oreo design)
- No autofocus or manual focus
- Some units non-functional (completely opaque)
Image quality 7
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
Compatibility 3
Vignetting 2
Advertising accuracy 4
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
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Specifications
| Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 32 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 32 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | — | 20 |
| Groups | — | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | — | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/11 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Retropia M43 Mount Compatible 32mm
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
