Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
43 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO 90mm
Laowa
43 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO 90mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 90 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 90 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | APO |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | — | Nikon Z |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | — | 0.62 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 205 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 2:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average build (32nd percentile)
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO 90mm
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.062score per dollar
vs
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO 90mm0.096score per dollar
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO 90mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO 90mm
Scores 43 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
