Lens Comparison
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 Length | 18-150mm | 56mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 17 | 10 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 29-240mm | 90-90mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Nano USM | HLA |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 50 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 0.1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $449 | $449 |
| Filter Size | 55mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 73.6mm | 67.2mm |
| Length | 99.9mm | 59.5mm |
| Weight | 310g (10.9 oz) | 280g (9.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |






