Samyang SYIO12AF-E
Samyang
53 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Samyang SYIO12AF-E | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 20 |
| Groups | 10 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 5★ |
| Coating | UMC Ultra Multi-Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear STM★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:11.11 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
Samyang SYIO12AF-E
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Samyang SYIO12AF-E0.188score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.141score per dollar
Samyang SYIO12AF-E offers 1.3x better value for money
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.
