Sigma TC-1401
Sigma
46 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sigma TC-1401 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | — | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | — | 135 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | — | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1.4 x★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma TC-1401
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Sigma TC-14010.130score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
Sigma TC-1401 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
