Canon EF-M22mm F2 STM 5-55mm
Canon
68 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M22mm F2 STM 5-55mm
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Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
88 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens is highly praised for its compact, lightweight design and sharp image quality, making it an excellent choice for travel and real estate photography on APS-C cameras. Users appreciate the fast f/2.8 aperture for low-light performance and pleasing background blur, though some note the lack of in-lens stabilization and the need for post-production correction of distortion and vignetting on certain camera systems.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Sharp image quality across frame
- Fast f/2.8 constant aperture
- Excellent for travel and landscapes
- Good low-light performance
Cons
- No in-lens image stabilization
- Distortion and vignetting need post-production correction
- Lacks aperture ring on some versions
- No USB dock for firmware updates
- In-camera focus stacking not supported on Canon R7
Build quality 6
Sharpness 5
Low light performance 4
Image stabilization 3
Autofocus speed 3
Portability 6
Scores
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Portrait
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF-M22mm F2 STM 5-55mm | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 22 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 22 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 13 |
| Groups | 6 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Filter Thread | 43 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 117 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-M22mm F2 STM 5-55mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average optical (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
