Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
Sigma
56 Overall Score
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Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z
Canon
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
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Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z
88 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
This lens is widely praised for its versatility, sharpness, and fast autofocus, making it a game-changer for events and photojournalism. Users love the 24-105mm range that reduces lens swaps, though some note it can lose sharpness in low light. The weight is mentioned as noticeable but well-balanced, and the high price is often justified by the quality and features. Overall, it's considered a worthy investment for Canon RF users.
Pros
- Versatile 24-105mm range
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent for events and photojournalism
- Good video features
Cons
- Heavy weight
- High price
- Sharpness loss in low light
- Some issues at 24mm and 105mm
- Large size may be intimidating
Versatility 8
Image quality 7
Autofocus performance 4
Weight and size 6
Value for money 5
Low light performance 3
Scores
Landscape
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Street
Specifications
| Sigma Sports 185956 500mm | Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 500 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 23 |
| Groups | 11 | 18 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sigma SA | Canon RF |
| Format | Full-Frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 3.17 kg | 1.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Nano USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 3.50 m | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average build (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.