Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma
86 Overall Score
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Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm
Viltrox
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
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Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews
The Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, lightweight design, and outstanding value for money. Users consistently highlight its impressive image quality, with sharp details and pleasing bokeh, often comparing it favorably to much more expensive lenses. While the autofocus is generally reliable for portraits and stills, some users note it can be noisy and not as fast as native Fuji lenses. A few isolated concerns about dust ingress and the plastic build have been mentioned, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Lightweight and compact design
- Excellent value for money
- Pleasing bokeh
- Good low-light performance
Cons
- Noisy autofocus (some users)
- Autofocus slower than native lenses
- Plastic build
- Dust ingress reported
- No physical aperture ring
Image quality 18
Value for money 15
Build quality 12
Autofocus performance 11
Size and weight 10
Bokeh 7
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Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 11 |
| Groups | — | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 4 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | multi-layer coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.19 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 396 mm★ | 550 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3 | 1:9.09 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong optical (72nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM0.115score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm0.469score per dollar
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 Z 56mm offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
