Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
78 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Sigma
91 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.10 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | Stepping AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 135 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5.55★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN 16-28mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
