Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
Canon
63 Overall Score
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Sigma Art 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Sigma
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
No customer feedback yet
Sigma Art 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
85 out of 100 high confidence 165 reviews
The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Art lens receives largely positive feedback for its sharp optics, solid build, and excellent value compared to OEM alternatives. Many users praise its image quality, especially in the center, and appreciate the included image stabilization. However, some reviewers report inconsistent autofocus, requiring micro-adjustments or the USB dock for calibration, and note that the lens is significantly heavy. A few copies exhibited soft corners or front/back focus issues.
Pros
- Sharp optics
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Effective image stabilization (OS)
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Inconsistent autofocus
- Soft corners at some focal lengths
- Needs micro-adjustment or USB dock for calibration
- Front/back focus issues on some copies
Image quality 45
Autofocus performance 38
Build quality 30
Weight 27
Value for money 26
Image stabilization 18
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Specifications
| Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm | Sigma Art 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 19 |
| Groups | 14 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/54 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-7.1 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 1.02 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual Nano USM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Sigma Art 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm0.023score per dollar
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Sigma Art 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art0.124score per dollar
Sigma Art 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art offers 5.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
