Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art vs Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art goes wider (18mm vs 24mm).
- Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM reaches further (70mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art | EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-35mm (wider) | 24-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | n/a | 2012 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Elements | 17 | 18 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 82 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 (closer focusing) | 0.38 |
| Max magnification | 0.232 | 0.21 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Af motor | n/a | USM |
| Weight g | n/a | 805.0 |
| Length mm | n/a | 113.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 88.5 |
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
The first constant f/1.8 zoom for APS-C DSLRs, covering 18-35mm. It is known for sharpness and prime-like speed.
Pros
- f/1.8 across the range
- Sharp
- Popular for video
Cons
- APS-C only
- Heavy for APS-C at about 810 g
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
The second generation of Canon's pro standard zoom, with a constant f/2.8 aperture and weather sealing for demanding full-frame work.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Sharp across the zoom range
- Weather-sealed
- Wide-to-short-tele range
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Heavy (about 800 g)
- Large 82mm filter thread