Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8
Prime/Zoom
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art
Prime/Zoom
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 lands at 84 and Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art at 91. That puts Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Pick Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testBuild
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN ArtCompared on the build sub-score
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art leads on build (94 vs 88).
Sharpness
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN ArtCompared on the sharpness sub-score
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art leads on sharpness (91 vs 84).
Autofocus
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN ArtCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art leads on af (90 vs 82).
Value for money
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 more score per dollar ($649 vs $1,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 | Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art |
|---|
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 vs Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art
Which is better, Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 or Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art? +
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 worth the price? +
At $649, Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in build.
Is Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art worth the price? +
At $1,499, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in build.
Does Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 or Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for build, Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 or Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art? +
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art — leads on build (94 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.
Which is better for sharpness, Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 or Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art? +
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art — leads on sharpness (91 vs 84). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.