Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Score: 35/100
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 Contemporary delivers outstanding sharpness and a very fast aperture in a weather-sealed, compact package, making it a strong choice for APS-C shooters. Its lack of stabilization and some barrel distortion are the primary compromises.
The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM is a budget-friendly telephoto zoom that offers a long reach in a lightweight plastic body. It delivers decent sharpness in the mid-range and quiet autofocus, but lacks stabilization and suffers from softness at the long end.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 75 mm | 16 mmbest |
300 mmbest | 16 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 f | 1.4 fbest |
| ↓ lower better | 480 g | 405 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 122 mm | 91.44 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 150 cm | 25 cmbest |
0.25 xbest | 0.101 x | |
12 months | 48 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Mount & Compatibility(2) | ||
Mount Type | Canon EF | Sony E-mount |
Autofocus Motor Type | Micro USM | Stepping motor |
Optical(5) | ||
Focal Length (Min) (mm) | 75 mm | 16 mm |
Focal Length (Max) (mm) | 300 mm | 16 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f-number) (f) | 4.0 f | 1.4 f |
Minimum Focus Distance (cm) | 150 cm | 25 cm |
Maximum Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.25 x | 0.101 x |
Build & Durability(2) | ||
Weather Sealing | false | true |
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 48 months |
Physical(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 480 g | 405 g |
Length (mm) | 122 mm | 91.44 mm |
Filter Thread Diameter (mm) | 58 mm | 67 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers label the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III as a solid budget consumer lens that excels in size, weight, and smooth zoom, delivering acceptable sharpness in the mid-range but note soft corners, distortion, and the absence of image stabilization as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the low price, lightweight feel, and quiet autofocus, while complaining about softness at 300mm, lack of stabilization, and the cheap-feeling plastic construction.
“Great for beginners”
“Good value for the reach”
“Blurry at 300mm”
Professional reviewers rate the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 highly, giving it 9/10 from PC Magazine and 8/10 from Photography Blog. They commend its tack-sharp resolution at the maximum aperture, robust weather-sealed build, and fast, quiet AF, while noting barrel distortion and the absence of stabilization as the main compromises.
Everyday users consistently praise the lens for its sharpness, low-light capability, silent autofocus, and solid build quality. Common complaints revolve around front-heavy balance on small bodies, barrel distortion that needs correction, and the deep hood casting shadows.
