Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM vs Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.28 m vs 0.35 m
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- Our notes say it suits: Landscape, architecture, handheld travel photography
Pick the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM if
- You need more reach: 125mm vs 35mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.23× maximum magnification
Spec differences
14 differences| Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM | Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
16-35mm
|
18-125mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.8
|
| Weight |
615 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
112.8 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
82.6 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
closer
|
0.35 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.23×
|
0.26×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2014
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, optical design, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Optical design
- 16 elements / 12 groups both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
A stabilized wide-angle zoom with a constant f/4 aperture. Smaller and lighter than the f/2.8 versions, with a 77mm filter thread.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- Sharp across the frame
- Lighter than the f/2.8
- 77mm filter thread
Cons
- f/4 limits astrophotography
- Less shallow depth of field
- Not as fast as the f/2.8 versions
Our notes
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
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