Canon EF 22–55mm lens vs Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
Both are Canon EF zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF 22–55mm lens if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 710 g lighter (175 g vs 885 g)
- You want a wider view: 22mm vs 24mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.35 m vs 0.45 m
- You want a compact lens: 59 mm vs 109.4 mm long
Pick the Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art if
- You need more reach: 105mm vs 55mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Canon EF 22–55mm lens does not
- You prefer a newer design: released 2013 vs 1998
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, events, general use
Spec differences
14 differences| Canon EF 22–55mm lens | Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
22-55mm
|
24-105mm
|
| Weight |
175 g
lighter
|
885 g
|
| Length |
59 mm
shorter
|
109.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
66 mm
slimmer
|
88.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.35 m
closer
|
0.45 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.22×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
19 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
1998
|
2013
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/4 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 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
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