Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
Canon
81 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
63 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
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Video Cinema
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Landscape
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Portrait
Professional
Specifications
| Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM | Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 210 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Super Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 5-7.1 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.47 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 730 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x | 1:3.3★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (87th percentile)87th %ile
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM0.311score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.089score per dollar
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
