Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm
Canon
56 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm | Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 14 |
| Groups | 7 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Filter Thread | 43 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 172 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x | 1:8.4★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm0.024score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.030score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
