Sigma DC 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 AF DC OS HSM 125mm
Sigma
76 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Specifications
| Sigma DC 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 AF DC OS HSM 125mm | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 125 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 3 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | super multi-layer coating | Canon coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.8-5.6 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | 3.5 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma DC 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 AF DC OS HSM 125mm
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong aperture (81st percentile)81st %ile
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 19 specs.