Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma
86 Overall Score
vs
Pentax DA 21987 35mm
Pentax
43 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
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Pentax DA 21987 35mm
82 out of 100 high confidence 47 reviews
This Pentax 35mm f/2.4 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, color rendition, and value for money. Users consistently note that it outperforms its price point, with many calling it a bargain and a great walk-around lens. The main criticisms are the plastic build and mount, lack of a lens hood, and limited manual focus control, but these are often seen as acceptable trade-offs for the price. Overall, it's highly recommended for Pentax DSLR users seeking an affordable prime.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Excellent value for money
- Compact and lightweight
- Good color rendition
- Fast autofocus
Cons
- Plastic build and mount
- No lens hood included
- Limited manual focus control
- No aperture ring
- Not weather-sealed
Image quality 25
Value for money 20
Build quality 15
Portability 10
Autofocus performance 8
Lens hood 5
Scores
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Macro
Budget
Portrait
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Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Pentax DA 21987 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 6 |
| Groups | — | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | PENTAX Super Protect (SP) coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.13 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 396 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3★ | 0.17x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pentax DA 21987 35mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
No current pricing available
Pentax DA 21987 35mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
