Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma
87 Overall Score
vs
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Canon
75 Overall Score
Scores
Landscape
Street
Budget
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Macro
Professional
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 18 |
| Groups | — | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.70 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 396 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3★ | 0.24x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (80th percentile)80th %ile
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM0.115score per dollar
vs
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM0.163score per dollar
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
