Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma
86 Overall Score
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
OM System
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
85 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
This M.Zuiko 40-150mm lens is widely praised for being lightweight and compact, delivering sharp images for its price point. Users are impressed with its value as a budget telephoto zoom for the Micro Four Thirds system, especially for outdoor daytime photography. A few note it struggles in low light and with fast-moving subjects, but most consider it a fantastic deal for hobbyists and travelers.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact design
- Sharp image quality for the price
- Excellent value for money
- Good for daytime outdoor photography
- Quiet and fast autofocus
Cons
- Struggles in low light
- Not suitable for fast-moving subjects
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Not weather sealed
- Tromboning zoom mechanism
Price value 18
Build quality 7
Low light performance 6
Weight and portability 10
Image sharpness 9
Weather sealing 3
Scores
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Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 13 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.19 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 396 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3 | 1:6.25 |
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 (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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.