Sigma Contemporary 887965 16-300mm
Sigma
48 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
84 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 887965 16-300mm | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | — | 15 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 0★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | — | Canon EF-S |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.62 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | STM★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 850 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 887965 16-300mm
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (77th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (75th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 887965 16-300mm0.004score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM0.010score per dollar
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM offers 2.5x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 887965 16-300mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.
