Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro
Sigma
73 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro
84 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
This Sigma 70-300mm lens is widely praised for its excellent value, delivering sharp images, good bokeh, and a useful macro function at a budget price. Many users note it's ideal for amateur photographers, though the autofocus can be slow and noisy, and image quality softens slightly at 300mm without a tripod. Overall, it's considered a fantastic performance-to-price winner for those not needing professional-grade telephoto capabilities.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Good bokeh effect
- Useful macro function
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Slow autofocus in low light
- Noisy autofocus motor
- Softness at 300mm without tripod
- Rotating front element for polarizers
- Weighty for long hikes
Value for money 10
Image quality 12
Autofocus performance 8
Build quality 7
Macro function 5
Optical stabilization 5
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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Scores
Macro
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Professional
Specifications
| Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 3 |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-layer lens coating | Canon coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-M |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.55 kg | 0.46 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 3.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 950 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Sigma APO 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro0.319score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM0.664score per dollar
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
