Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art
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 DG OS HSM Art is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art reaches further (105mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art | 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-105mm | 24-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 14 | 14 |
| Af motor | HSM | HSM |
| Elements | 19 | 19 |
| Weight g | 885 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 82 | 82 |
| Length mm | 109.4 | 107.6 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 88.6 | 88.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.37 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.22 | 0.21 |
Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
A stabilized f/4 standard zoom from the Art line covering 24-105mm. It weighs about 885 g and uses an 82mm filter thread.
Pros
- Optical Stabilizer
- Sharp
- Constant f/4
Cons
- Heavy at about 885 g
- Large
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art
Sigma's stabilized 24-70mm f/2.8 Art zoom for full-frame DSLRs, with an HSM focus motor, an 82mm filter thread and a close focus limit of 0.37 m. The built-in Optical Stabilizer sets it apart from many rivals in this class.
Pros
- Optical stabilization in the lens
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- HSM autofocus with manual override
- Close focus of 0.37 m
Cons
- Large and heavy for a standard zoom
- Mount-specific, so it needs an adapter for mirrorless bodies