Sigma 258205
Sigma
80 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Canon
48 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Video Cinema
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma 258205 | Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 105 mm | 75 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 105 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/75 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.72 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | DC |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 305 mm★ | 1.50 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.25x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma 258205
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma 2582050.233score per dollar
vs
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III0.342score per dollar
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma 258205
Scores 80 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
