Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
Canon
69 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 13 |
| Groups | 7 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | SSC (Super Spectra Coating) | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.34 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 121 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm0.015score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.029score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 1.9x better value for money
Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
