Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f:4.0-5.6 R
Olympus
62 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f:4.0-5.6 R
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Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
88 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens receives high praise for its sharpness, quiet autofocus, and compact size. Users find it versatile for portraits, street photography, and video, though some note the lack of weather sealing and an aperture ring. Overall, it is considered a top-tier prime lens for APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Sharp from f/1.4
- Quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile for portraits and street
- Great for video streaming
Cons
- No weather sealing
- No aperture ring
- Slightly heavier than some alternatives
Image quality 7
Autofocus performance 4
Build quality 5
Size and weight 4
Versatility 4
Weather sealing 3
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Macro
Budget
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f:4.0-5.6 R | Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 150 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 4.0-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | MSC | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.25 | 1:7.3 |
Pros & Cons
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f:4.0-5.6 R
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average optical (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f:4.0-5.6 R0.003score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm0.002score per dollar
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f:4.0-5.6 R offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
