Canon EF 22–55mm lens vs Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art

Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Canon · 1998

EF 22–55mm lens

f/4175 g

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Sigma · 2016

12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art

f/4HSM

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Pick the Canon EF 22–55mm lens if

You need more reach: 55mm vs 24mm at the long end
You want a compact lens: 59 mm vs 131.5 mm long

Pick the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art if

You want a wider view: 12mm vs 22mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.35 m
You prefer a newer design: released 2016 vs 1998
Our notes say it suits: Landscapes and architecture, real estate interiors, astrophotography

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Canon EF 22–55mm lens and the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art
	Canon EF 22–55mm lens	Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art
Brand	Canon	Sigma
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	22-55mm	12-24mm
Weight	175 g	not listed
Length	59 mm shorter	131.5 mm
Diameter	66 mm slimmer	102 mm
Filter thread	58 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.35 m	0.24 m closer
Max magnification	not listed	0.2×
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	not listed	16 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	HSM
Released	1998	2016

3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Max aperture: f/4 both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Canon EF 22–55mm lens

The Canon EF 22–55mm lens is a standard zoom lens covering 22-55mm at f/4 for Canon EF mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Our notes

Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art

An ultra-wide zoom for full-frame DSLRs with a constant f/4 aperture. It has a bulbous front element without a screw-in filter thread and focuses as close as 0.24 m.