Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
What Buyers Say
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L is widely praised as a versatile, sharp, and reliable everyday zoom, with many users calling it their go-to lens for travel, portraits, and general photography. Image stabilization and autofocus are consistently highlighted as excellent, though some note it's not the sharpest L lens and a few report issues like barrel wobble, dust ingress, or soft focus. Mixed experiences with retailer service and repair costs also temper overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- Versatile zoom range
- Sharp image quality
- Effective image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Good build quality
Cons
- Barrel wobble and rattle
- Not the sharpest L lens
- Soft focus at wide angles
- Dust ingress under glass
- Plastic build quality
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens is highly praised for its compact, lightweight design and sharp image quality, making it an excellent choice for travel and real estate photography on APS-C cameras. Users appreciate the fast f/2.8 aperture for low-light performance and pleasing background blur, though some note the lack of in-lens stabilization and the need for post-production correction of distortion and vignetting on certain camera systems.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Sharp image quality across frame
- Fast f/2.8 constant aperture
- Excellent for travel and landscapes
- Good low-light performance
Cons
- No in-lens image stabilization
- Distortion and vignetting need post-production correction
- Lacks aperture ring on some versions
- No USB dock for firmware updates
- In-camera focus stacking not supported on Canon R7
Scores
Specifications
| Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 105 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 13 |
| Groups | 14 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.70 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 117 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:4★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
