Canon EF 17–40mm lens vs Sigma 24-105mm f/4 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
- Canon EF 17–40mm lens is lighter by 385g.
- Canon EF 17–40mm lens goes wider (17mm vs 24mm).
- Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art reaches further (105mm vs 40mm).
| Spec | EF 17–40mm lens | 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 17-40mm (wider) | 24-105mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2003 | n/a |
| Weight g | 500 (lighter) | 885 |
| Filter mm | 77 | 82 |
| Length mm | 96.8 | 109.4 |
| Diameter mm | 83.5 | 88.6 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 (closer focusing) | 0.45 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 14 |
| Af motor | n/a | HSM |
| Elements | n/a | 19 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.22 |
Canon EF 17–40mm lens
The Canon EF 17–40mm lens is a wide-angle zoom lens covering 17-40mm at f/4 for Canon EF mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
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