Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Canon
59 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
82 out of 100 high confidence 154 reviews
The Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens is a highly praised ultra-wide zoom for APS-C cameras, delivering sharp images and robust build quality that many compare to L-series performance. Users consistently highlight its excellent landscape and interior photography capabilities, though it shows noticeable chromatic aberration and distortion at the wide end, especially at 10mm. Low-light autofocus can be sluggish, and the lack of included lens hood and weather sealing are common complaints. Overall, it remains a versatile, go-to wide-angle lens for crop-sensor Canon shooters, despite its premium price.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality
- Excellent for landscapes and interiors
- Solid build quality near L-series
- Fast and quiet USM autofocus
- Versatile ultra-wide to wide zoom range
Cons
- Noticeable chromatic aberration at 10mm
- No lens hood included
- No weather sealing
- Slow autofocus in low light
- High price for non-L lens
Image quality 38
Build quality 22
Chromatic aberration 14
Autofocus performance 12
Value for money 18
Wide angle distortion 10
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Specifications
| Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 22 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 20 |
| Groups | 10 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-27★ | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-4.5 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 240 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong versatility (75th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.