Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
74 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Sigma
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
88 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens receives high praise for its sharpness, quiet autofocus, and compact size. Users find it versatile for portraits, street photography, and video, though some note the lack of weather sealing and an aperture ring. Overall, it is considered a top-tier prime lens for APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Sharp from f/1.4
- Quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile for portraits and street
- Great for video streaming
Cons
- No weather sealing
- No aperture ring
- Slightly heavier than some alternatives
Image quality 7
Autofocus performance 4
Build quality 5
Size and weight 4
Versatility 4
Weather sealing 3
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.3★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
No current pricing available
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
