Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM § 03 Head to head
Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM vs Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Canon 10–18mm f/4.5-5.6 has a longer reach. Sigma 8–16mm f/4.5-5.6 has a wider field of view.
The Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM is a 10–18mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom, and the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM is an 8–16mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom. On paper the Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM 
Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM better than the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM?
- Longer reach (18mm vs 16mm)
- 305 g lighter (240 g vs 545 g)
- 34 mm shorter (72 mm vs 105.7 mm long)
- Focuses 2 cm closer (0.22 m vs 0.24 m)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Newer design (2014 vs 2010)
Why is the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM better than the Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM?
- Wider field of view (8mm vs 10mm)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM has the edge: it goes wider, to 8mm against 10mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM has the edge: it goes wider, to 8mm against 10mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM | Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10–18mm | 8–16mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4.5-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 240 g (8.47 oz) ◆ | 545 g (19.22 oz) |
| Dimensions | 75 x 72 mm | 75 x 105.7 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.22 m (8.66 inches) ◆ | 0.24 m (9.45 inches) |
| Image stabilization | Yes ◆ | No |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Optical construction | 14 elements / 11 groups | 15 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | — |
| Lens mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon F, Sony A, Sigma SA, Pentax K, Canon EF-S |
| Released | 2014 | 2010 |
| Price | $299 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Sigma
- 72 × 75 mm
- 105.7 × 75 mm
The Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM is 34 mm longer and 305 g heavier than the Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM.
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Sample frames
Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM or the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM?
- The Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM weighs 240 g, 305 g less than the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM (545 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM or the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM?
- The Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM focuses down to 0.22 m, against 0.24 m for the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM.
- Do the Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM and the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM have image stabilization?
- Only the Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM or the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM has the edge: it goes wider, to 8mm against 10mm.
- Is the Canon EF-S 10-18 mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM or the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Sigma 8-16 mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM has the edge: it goes wider, to 8mm against 10mm.
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