Sigma
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Panasonic Lumix G Vario
7-14mm f/4

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly more magnification 1:7.8 (0.1x) vs 1:12.5 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 60% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $649.00 vs $959.00
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 The best price we've seen is $310 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 7-14mm f/4
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/4 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the 7-14mm f/4 captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Slightly lighter 306 g vs 0.6 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 Learn more about
the Panasonic 7-14mm f/4

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef:8 mm
7-14mm f/4:7 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef:f/4.5
7-14mm f/4:f/4
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef:16 mm
7-14mm f/4:14 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef:1:7.8 (0.1x)
7-14mm f/4:1:12.5 (0.1x)

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
2x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$599
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Fisheye lens

$1,499
Magnification Has better macro
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Fisheye lens

$296
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$269
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$569
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,499
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$699
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

Wide angle lens

$599
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$966 - $1,298
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range More zoom
Compare the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Fisheye lens

$299
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

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