Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
69 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
Sigma
82 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Budget
Macro
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 30 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4 | 1:7.14 |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
No current pricing available
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
