Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM 18-300mm
Sigma
78 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
Scores
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Portrait
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM 18-300mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 14 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 396 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3★ | 0.3x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM 18-300mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
