Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM vs Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF)

Key Differences

  • Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF) has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/3.5).
  • Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 50 cm).
  • Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF) has a better length (59.5mm vs 99.9mm).
  • Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.1x).
  • Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF) has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length18-150mm56mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements1710
Optical Groups128
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/3.5f/1.4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent29-240mm90-90mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorNano USMHLA
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance25 cm50 cm
Max Magnification0.5x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$449$449
Filter Size55mm55mm
Diameter73.6mm67.2mm
Length99.9mm59.5mm
Weight310g (10.9 oz)280g (9.9 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo