Canon L RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Canon
66 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Sigma
91 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Street
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon L RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 23 | 17 |
| Groups | 18 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | ASC, SSC, and Fluorine Coatings | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.59 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 112 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual Nano USM★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.80 m | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.25 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Canon L RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Canon L RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM0.006score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC0.100score per dollar
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC offers 16.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
