Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
Canon
59 Overall Score
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Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II
Sigma
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
No customer feedback yet
Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II
85 out of 100 high confidence 165 reviews
The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Art lens receives largely positive feedback for its sharp optics, solid build, and excellent value compared to OEM alternatives. Many users praise its image quality, especially in the center, and appreciate the included image stabilization. However, some reviewers report inconsistent autofocus, requiring micro-adjustments or the USB dock for calibration, and note that the lens is significantly heavy. A few copies exhibited soft corners or front/back focus issues.
Pros
- Sharp optics
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Effective image stabilization (OS)
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Inconsistent autofocus
- Soft corners at some focal lengths
- Needs micro-adjustment or USB dock for calibration
- Front/back focus issues on some copies
Image quality 45
Autofocus performance 38
Build quality 30
Weight 27
Value for money 26
Image stabilization 18
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Specifications
| Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm | Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 19 |
| Groups | 14 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/54 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-7.1 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 1.02 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual Nano USM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm0.028score per dollar
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Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II0.077score per dollar
Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II
Scores 71 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
