Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon
59 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.61 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM0.069score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.125score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS offers 1.8x better value for money
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
