Canon L RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Canon
62 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
Sigma
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM
No customer feedback yet
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
92 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Sigma 15mm f/1.4 Fisheye DG DN Art Lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise its exceptional image quality, fast autofocus, and stellar performance for astrophotography. Users note it is heavy and large, but consider the trade-off worthwhile for the unique fisheye perspective. A few practical concerns include limited bag compatibility and the lack of filter options.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent for astrophotography
- Unique fisheye perspective
- Great build quality
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Limited bag compatibility
- No front filter thread
- Expensive
- Not for everyone
Image quality 4
Autofocus performance 2
Astrophotography suitability 2
Weight and size 3
Value for money 2
Build quality 2
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Specifications
| Canon L RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM | Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 15 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 13 |
| Groups | 14 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 4 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Front Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/54 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-7.1 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual Nano USM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 385 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x | 1:7.9★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM0.001score per dollar
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Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm0.008score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm offers 8.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
