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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — Prime/Zoom
Sigma

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Prime/Zoom

90
/ 100
From $899
VS
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM wins by 3
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM — Prime/Zoom
Canon

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM

Prime/Zoom

93
/ 100
From $2,699
Specdex verdict

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lands at 90 and Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM at 93. That puts Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)

Pick Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM leads on sharpness (93 vs 90).

Build

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM

Compared on the build sub-score

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM leads on build (94 vs 88).

Autofocus

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM leads on af (92 vs 88).

Value for money

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art more score per dollar ($899 vs $2,699).

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art 90
vs
93 Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM

Score breakdown

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
90
sharpness 90
af 88
build 88
value 85
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
93
sharpness 93
af 92
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art versus Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM — full spec comparison
Spec Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art vs Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM

Which is better, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM? +

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art worth the price? +

At $899, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM worth the price? +

At $2,699, Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in build.

Does Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM 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 sharpness, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM? +

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM — leads on sharpness (93 vs 90). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for build, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art or Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM? +

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM — leads on build (94 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.