Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Canon
75 Overall Score
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Sigma EX DC 30mm f/1.4 EX DC 30mm
Sigma
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
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Sigma EX DC 30mm f/1.4 EX DC 30mm
82 out of 100 high confidence 245 reviews
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast f/1.4 aperture, and beautiful bokeh, making it a favorite for low-light and portrait photography on APS-C cameras. Users consistently highlight its solid build quality and excellent value for money. However, some reviewers report inconsistent autofocus, particularly at longer distances, and occasional chromatic aberration or vignetting wide open. A few copies have exhibited noisy or unreliable AF motors, especially in video mode.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid build quality
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Inconsistent autofocus at distance
- Chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting wide open
- Noisy AF motor in some copies
- Soft corners at f/1.4
Image quality 45
Autofocus performance 30
Build quality 28
Low light performance 25
Value for money 22
Bokeh 18
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Specifications
| Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM | Sigma EX DC 30mm f/1.4 EX DC 30mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 30 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 105 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 7 |
| Groups | 14 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.70 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 400 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:7.14★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Sigma EX DC 30mm f/1.4 EX DC 30mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.