Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
69 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Landscape
Budget
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 20 |
| Groups | 10 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
