Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Samyang SY24M-O 24mm
Samyang
53 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Samyang SY24M-O 24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 13 |
| Groups | 14 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 4 |
| Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating | UMC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.7 | 1.4-22 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 8 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.61 kg★ | 0.64 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA | Manual Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Samyang SY24M-O 24mm
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.141score per dollar
vs
Samyang SY24M-O 24mm0.096score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS offers 1.5x 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 10 of 22 specs.
