Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
Sigma
98 Overall Score
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Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
Yongnuo
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
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Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
78 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
This 50mm f/1.8 lens is widely praised as an excellent value-for-money prime lens for beginners and hobbyists. Users highlight its sharp foreground focus and pleasing bokeh, making it ideal for portraits and product shots. The build quality feels cheap and the autofocus is noisy and slow, but most agree the optical performance far exceeds the low price. A few issues with durability and incompatibility with newer lens hoods were noted.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp foreground focus
- Pleasing bokeh effect
- Great for portraits
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Slow autofocus
- Cheap build quality
- Durability concerns
- Incompatible with newer lens hoods
Value for money 6
Bokeh and image quality 6
Autofocus speed 4
Autofocus noise 3
Build quality 4
Beginner friendly 5
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Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm | Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 8 |
| Groups | 14 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.7 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:6.67 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm0.001score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm0.002score per dollar
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
