7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
7Artisans
43 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Street
Specifications
| 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 20 |
| Groups | 5 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | — | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/6.3 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.06 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 | 300 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
