Sigma Sports 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma Sports 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS
This Sigma telephoto lens is widely praised for its excellent value, offering impressive reach and image quality at a fraction of the cost of comparable lenses. Users highlight its solid build, effective stabilization, and versatility for wildlife and outdoor photography, though many note it is heavy and struggles in low light. The autofocus can be slow and less accurate beyond 400mm, but manual override helps. Overall, it is considered a fantastic budget-friendly option for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Impressive reach (600mm)
- Good image stabilization
- Solid build quality
- Versatile for wildlife and outdoor photography
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Poor low-light performance
- Slow autofocus beyond 400mm
- Zoom ring requires multiple twists
- Tripod collar is small and uncomfortable
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
This Nikon 18-55mm lens is widely praised for its sharpness, light weight, and excellent value for money, especially as a kit lens. Users highlight its vivid colors and quiet autofocus, though some note the plastic build feels fragile and the barrel can wobble at extended focal lengths. Overall, it's considered a fantastic starter lens that outperforms its modest price point.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent value for money
- Vivid color reproduction
- Quiet autofocus
Cons
- Plastic build feels fragile
- Barrel wobbles at extended focal lengths
- No image stabilization
- Loose tolerances can affect focus
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Sports 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 150 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 25 | 7 |
| Groups | 15 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 2.10 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | pulse stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 580 mm | 55 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.9★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Sports 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm offers 10.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
