Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
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
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
The Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens is widely praised as an affordable ultra-wide zoom that delivers sharp images, fast and quiet autofocus, and effective image stabilization. Many users love it for landscapes, real estate, and vlogging, though some note soft corners, distortion, and a slow aperture that struggles in low light. A recurring complaint is the lack of a focus distance scale, which makes manual focusing in the dark difficult. Overall, it is considered excellent value for the price, especially for crop-sensor Canon cameras.
Pros
- Affordable ultra-wide zoom
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- Slow aperture in low light
- Soft corners at wide angles
- No focus distance scale
- Plastic build quality
- Distortion and chromatic aberration
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 14 |
| Groups | 13 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.24 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 220 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 1:6.67★ |
Pros & Cons
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 (34th percentile)
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
