Canon EF RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM 85mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
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 Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN Art lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional image quality, fast constant aperture, and compact internal zoom design. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially on crop-sensor mirrorless cameras like the Canon R7 and Fujifilm bodies. A few questions about compatibility with specific cameras and features like weather sealing and aperture ring are noted, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Fast constant f/1.8 aperture
- Compact internal zoom design
- Lightweight build
- Sharp and bright photos
Cons
- No weather sealing mentioned
- No manual aperture ring on some mounts
- Compatibility questions with full-frame cameras
- Expensive for some buyers
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM 85mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/85 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 1:4.8★ |
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 Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM 85mm
No current pricing available
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
