Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM 18-300mm
Sigma
78 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
95 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM 18-300mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 13 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 3 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 396 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3 | 1:5.26 |
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
