Sigma DG OS 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
Sigma
70 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma DG OS 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
84 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
This Sigma 70-300mm lens is widely praised for its excellent value, delivering sharp images, good bokeh, and a useful macro function at a budget price. Many users note it's ideal for amateur photographers, though the autofocus can be slow and noisy, and image quality softens slightly at 300mm without a tripod. Overall, it's considered a fantastic performance-to-price winner for those not needing professional-grade telephoto capabilities.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Good bokeh effect
- Useful macro function
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Slow autofocus in low light
- Noisy autofocus motor
- Softness at 300mm without tripod
- Rotating front element for polarizers
- Weighty for long hikes
Value for money 10
Image quality 12
Autofocus performance 8
Build quality 7
Macro function 5
Optical stabilization 5
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
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Scores
Street
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma DG OS 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 10 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coated | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.55 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 950 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Sigma DG OS 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma DG OS 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro0.306score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm0.494score per dollar
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 20 specs.
