Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
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AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye 7mm
AstrHori
26 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
No customer feedback yet
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye 7mm
72 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
This manual fisheye lens delivers a distinctive circular image with strong distortion that many users love for creative shots like skateboarding videos and travel photos. Build quality is praised as solid for the price, but compatibility issues on Canon mirrorless and full-frame cameras are a notable drawback. Focusing is tricky due to the manual-only design and narrow depth of field at wide apertures. Overall, it's a fun, affordable lens for those who understand its limitations.
Pros
- Solid build quality for the price
- Fun creative fisheye effect
- Compact and portable
- Good value for money
- Sharp image in center
Cons
- Manual focus only, tricky to use
- Compatibility issues with Canon mirrorless
- Small image circle on full-frame cameras
- No autofocus
- Cannot use lens filters
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
Manual focus difficulty 4
Compatibility issues 3
Image circle size 2
Creative effect 4
Scores
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Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Professional
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Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye 7mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 6 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 6 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 6 |
| Groups | 14 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.7 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | 200 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 bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye 7mm
- Strong macro (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.142score per dollar
vs
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye 7mm0.226score per dollar
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye 7mm offers 1.6x 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 7 of 22 specs.
