Canon EF-S 18-55 vs Sigma DC 18-50

Canon EF-S 18-55                                               Sigma DC 18-50
Upper image: f=55mm/F4.5                                   Upper image:  f=50mm/F4.5
Lower image: f=18mm/F4.5                                   Lower image: f=18mm/F4.5

Canon 300D 1/800s ISO 100. No sharpening.

Both images are 100% crops near the corners. The Sigma has a clear advantage in contrast and resolution.

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