Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon
59 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
Sigma
86 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Professional
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM | Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 15 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra | Super Multi-Layer Coating, Water and Oil Repellent Coating (front element) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm★ | 385 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x | 1:7.9★ |
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 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM0.069score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm0.162score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
