OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
OM System
69 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 45mm f/2.8 DG DN 45mm
Sigma
71 Overall Score
Scores
Landscape
Street
Macro
Professional
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO | Sigma Contemporary 45mm f/2.8 DG DN 45mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 45 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 8 |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Z Coating Nano | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-Mount |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 240 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 1:4★ |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (67th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Sigma Contemporary 45mm f/2.8 DG DN 45mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO0.049score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 45mm f/2.8 DG DN 45mm0.182score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 45mm f/2.8 DG DN 45mm offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO wins 5 specs while Sigma Contemporary 45mm f/2.8 DG DN 45mm wins 4.
