Canon Manual Focus Telephoto/Teleconverter High Power 500mm
Canon
42 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Sigma
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon Manual Focus Telephoto/Teleconverter High Power 500mm
No customer feedback yet
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance, making it a versatile choice for travel, street, and astrophotography. While some note the lack of weather sealing and plastic build, the lens is considered a great value for its price.
Pros
- Sharp even at f/1.4
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- No weather sealing
- Plastic build
- No aperture ring
- Some vignetting wide open
Sharpness 3
Autofocus performance 3
Low light performance 4
Value for money 2
Build quality 3
Weather sealing 1
Scores
Street
Portrait
Professional
Video Cinema
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Budget
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Canon Manual Focus Telephoto/Teleconverter High Power 500mm | Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 1000 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 1000 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | Multicoated | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | — | f/1.4 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | T Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.08 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 67 mm★ | 130 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.1x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon Manual Focus Telephoto/Teleconverter High Power 500mm
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon Manual Focus Telephoto/Teleconverter High Power 500mm0.425score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm0.330score per dollar
Canon Manual Focus Telephoto/Teleconverter High Power 500mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
