Sigma DG Macro 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
Sigma
60 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon
85 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Macro
Professional
Specifications
| Sigma DG Macro 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coated | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.55 kg | 0.52 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto and Manual Focus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 950 mm | 390 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.28x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma DG Macro 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma DG Macro 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro0.305score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM0.369score per dollar
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
