Sigma Art 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
What Buyers Say
Sigma Art 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
This lens is widely praised for its excellent optics, lightweight design, and quiet STM autofocus, making it a great everyday and travel lens. Users note it rivals Canon's L-series in image quality while being much more affordable, though some mention the plastic mount and lack of weather sealing as drawbacks. Verified buyers highlight its sharpness, effective image stabilization, and value for money, especially when purchased as a kit lens. However, a few users report limitations with autofocus points on certain camera bodies and note it is not a true macro lens.
Pros
- Excellent image quality rivaling L-series
- Lightweight and compact design
- Quiet and smooth STM autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
- Great value for money
Cons
- Plastic mount instead of metal
- No weather sealing
- Limited autofocus points on some bodies
- Not a true macro lens
- Inferior image quality to 18-135mm
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 105 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 12 |
| Groups | 14 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.55 | 1:4 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Art 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Sigma Art 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art wins 5 specs while Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM wins 4.
