Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon
59 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM | Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 172 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x | 1:8.4★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM0.067score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.160score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
