Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Pentax FA Limited 31mm f/1.8 Limited 31mm
Pentax
37 Overall Score
Scores
Landscape
Budget
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Pentax FA Limited 31mm f/1.8 Limited 31mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 31 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 31 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 9 |
| Groups | 14 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating | HD Coating, SP Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.7 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:6.25 |
Pros & Cons
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
Pentax FA Limited 31mm f/1.8 Limited 31mm
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.