Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Canon
76 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
Sigma
82 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Budget
Portrait
Professional
Travel
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 30 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 9 |
| Groups | 9 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.34x | 1:7.14★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II0.635score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm0.254score per dollar
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN 30mm
Scores 82 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
