Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC goes wider (18mm vs 24mm).
- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM reaches further (70mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC | 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Sigma |
| Mount | Sigma SA | Sigma SA |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-50mm (wider) | 24-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Elements | 8 | 14 |
| Filter mm | 58 | 82 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.38 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.286 | 0.189 |
Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC
A 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 APS-C standard zoom lens, the Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC is designed for Sigma SA mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM: a full-frame fast standard zoom lens with a 24-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sigma SA mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a ge...