Sigma EX Macro 346306 50mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Sigma EX Macro 346306 50mm
This Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro lens is praised for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and solid build quality, making it a favorite for both macro and everyday use. Users highlight its value for money compared to Nikon primes, though some note slow autofocus, a noisy motor, and a bulky design. A few compatibility issues with certain Nikon models and the lack of a manual for beginners are also mentioned.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Good macro capabilities
Cons
- Slow autofocus
- Noisy autofocus motor
- Bulky design
- Compatibility issues with some Nikon models
- No manual included
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel and walkaround lens for APS-C E-mount cameras. Users consistently highlight its sharpness, compact size, light weight, and versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range. While many note it is not ideal for low light and some report significant vignetting at the wide end, the overall sentiment is very positive, with most considering it a great value kit lens upgrade.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Significant vignetting at 18mm wide end
- Not ideal for low light photography
- Variable aperture limits brightness at telephoto
- Some copies may have quality control issues
- Slight autofocus lag compared to premium lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma EX Macro 346306 50mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 189 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma EX Macro 346306 50mm
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Sigma EX Macro 346306 50mm
No current pricing available
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
