Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
Canon
72 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm
Sigma
83 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Street
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | optimized coating for digital imaging sensor | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.86 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5.55★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III0.371score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm0.172score per dollar
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
