Canon L 2526A004 400mm
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
What Buyers Say
Canon L 2526A004 400mm
This Canon 400mm f/5.6L lens is widely praised for its sharpness, lightweight design, and excellent value for money, especially for birding and wildlife photography. Users highlight its fast autofocus and beautiful bokeh, though some note the lack of image stabilization and a loud autofocus motor. A few buyers mention issues with the tripod collar not being included and the focus ring feeling loose on renewed units.
Pros
- razor sharp wide open
- lightweight and handholdable
- fast and accurate autofocus
- beautiful colors and bokeh
- excellent value for money
Cons
- no image stabilization
- loud autofocus motor
- loose focus ring on renewed units
- tripod collar not included
- heavy for some users
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is widely praised as a compact, lightweight, and sharp standard zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Users consistently highlight its excellent image quality, fast f/2.8 aperture, and affordable price as major strengths, making it a popular upgrade from kit lenses. Common criticisms include the lack of optical stabilization and a poorly designed lens hood, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent image sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast f/2.8 constant aperture
- Great value for the price
- Fast and silent autofocus
Cons
- No optical image stabilization
- Poorly designed lens hood
- No weather sealing
- Plastic build quality
- Zoom ring direction opposite to Fujifilm
Scores
Specifications
| Canon L 2526A004 400mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 400 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 13 |
| Groups | 6 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/400 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.27 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 121 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L 2526A004 400mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average aperture (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average bokeh (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- 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 L 2526A004 400mm
No current pricing available
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
