Nikon NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6 VR
Score: 74/100
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 Contemporary delivers a bright aperture, excellent sharpness and quiet autofocus in a compact package for Sony APS-C bodies. It lacks weather sealing and built-in stabilization, and its focal length is fixed at a 45 mm equivalent, which may limit versatility.
The Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II is a lightweight, retractable telephoto zoom aimed at APS-C users. It offers solid optical performance, VR, and a silent AF motor, though its plastic construction and lack of weather sealing limit rugged use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 55 mm | 30 mmbest |
200 mmbest | 30 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 f | 1.4 fbest |
| ↓ lower better | 335 g | 265 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 100 mm | 73.7 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 110 cm | 30 cmbest |
0.23 xbest | 0.143 x | |
12 months | 48 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Image Stabilization | true | false |
Mount & Compatibility(2) | ||
Mount Type | Nikon F | Sony E |
Autofocus Motor Type | Silent Wave Motor | Stepping motor |
Optical(6) | ||
Focal Length (Min) (mm) | 55 mm | 30 mm |
Focal Length (Max) (mm) | 200 mm | 30 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f-number) (f) | 4 f | 1.4 f |
Minimum Focus Distance (cm) | 110 cm | 30 cm |
Maximum Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.23 x | 0.143 x |
Coating Type | Super Spectra | Sigma Super Multi-Layer Coating |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 48 months |
Physical(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 335 g | 265 g |
Length (mm) | 100 mm | 73.7 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the lens for its portability, solid optical performance and the addition of VR, while noting the plastic mount and lack of a built-in hood as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the lightweight travel companion and effective VR, but complain about the missing hood, cheap plastic feel, and reduced sharpness at 200 mm wide open.
“Perfect travel companion”
“Great for beginners”
Professional reviewers rate the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN highly, highlighting its exceptional sharpness, fast aperture, and quiet autofocus, while noting the lack of weather sealing and its relatively larger size.
Overall sentiment is positive, praising razor-sharp images and creamy bokeh, with complaints about the absence of weather sealing and the lens's size.
