Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Score: 35/100
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 Contemporary delivers a bright aperture, excellent sharpness and quiet autofocus in a compact package for Sony APS-C bodies. It lacks weather sealing and built-in stabilization, and its focal length is fixed at a 45 mm equivalent, which may limit versatility.
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 | 30 mmbest |
300 mmbest | 30 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 f | 1.4 fbest |
| ↓ lower better | 480 g | 265 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 122 mm | 73.7 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 150 cm | 30 cmbest |
0.25 xbest | 0.143 x | |
12 months | 48 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Mount & Compatibility(2) | ||
Mount Type | Canon EF | Sony E |
Autofocus Motor Type | Micro USM | Stepping motor |
Optical(5) | ||
Focal Length (Min) (mm) | 75 mm | 30 mm |
Focal Length (Max) (mm) | 300 mm | 30 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f-number) (f) | 4.0 f | 1.4 f |
Minimum Focus Distance (cm) | 150 cm | 30 cm |
Maximum Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.25 x | 0.143 x |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 48 months |
Physical(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 480 g | 265 g |
Length (mm) | 122 mm | 73.7 mm |
Filter Thread Diameter (mm) | 58 mm | 52 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 30mm f/1.4 DC DN highly, highlighting its exceptional sharpness, fast aperture, and quiet autofocus, while noting the lack of weather sealing and its relatively larger size.
Overall sentiment is positive, praising razor-sharp images and creamy bokeh, with complaints about the absence of weather sealing and the lens's size.
