Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm
Canon
56 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Landscape
Budget
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 20 |
| Groups | 7 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 43 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 170 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x | 1:2★ |
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 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm0.024score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.016score per dollar
Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
