Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
87 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Sigma
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
No customer feedback yet
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance, making it a versatile choice for travel, street, and astrophotography. While some note the lack of weather sealing and plastic build, the lens is considered a great value for its price.
Pros
- Sharp even at f/1.4
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- No weather sealing
- Plastic build
- No aperture ring
- Some vignetting wide open
Sharpness 3
Autofocus performance 3
Low light performance 4
Value for money 2
Build quality 3
Weather sealing 1
Scores
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 3 | 16 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | Canon coatings | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 45 mm★ | 130 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.1x★ |
Pros & Cons
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 (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM0.669score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm0.332score per dollar
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM wins 5 specs while Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm wins 6.
