Canon EF RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM 85mm
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
What Buyers Say
Canon EF RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM 85mm
This manual lens is praised for its excellent image quality and value for money, especially for portrait and outdoor photography. However, a significant compatibility issue exists where the lens does not click into place on some listed camera models. Most users find it easy to use and well-packaged, but the lack of autofocus and potential fit problems are notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Great value for money
- Easy to use manual focus
- Well-packaged and protected
- Perfect for portraits and outdoor photography
Cons
- Compatibility issues with some camera models
- No autofocus
- Potential fit problems (does not click in)
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast f/1.4 aperture, and beautiful bokeh, making it a favorite for low-light and portrait photography on APS-C cameras. Users consistently highlight its solid build quality and excellent value for money. However, some reviewers report inconsistent autofocus, particularly at longer distances, and occasional chromatic aberration or vignetting wide open. A few copies have exhibited noisy or unreliable AF motors, especially in video mode.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid build quality
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Inconsistent autofocus at distance
- Chromatic aberration wide open
- Vignetting wide open
- Noisy AF motor in some copies
- Soft corners at f/1.4
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM 85mm | Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 30 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | — | 9 |
| Groups | — | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/85 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 1:7.14★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM 85mm
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.