Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma
86 Overall Score
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
Canon
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
82 out of 100 high confidence 287 reviews
The Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM lens is widely praised for its exceptional value, delivering sharp images and beautiful bokeh at a very low price. Users love its lightweight, compact design and fast f/1.8 aperture for low-light and portrait photography. Common criticisms include noisy and sometimes slow autofocus, a plastic build that feels cheap, and softness at the edges when wide open. Overall, it's considered a must-have budget prime lens for Canon shooters.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Beautiful bokeh
- Lightweight and compact
- Fast f/1.8 aperture for low light
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Slow autofocus at times
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Soft edges at f/1.8
- No image stabilization
Value for money 45
Image quality 38
Bokeh 22
Autofocus performance 18
Build quality 15
Low light performance 12
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Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 6 |
| Groups | — | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 0 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.16 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 7 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 396 mm | 350 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.