Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC goes wider (18mm vs 24mm).
- Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM reaches further (70mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM | 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-70mm | 18-50mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2012 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 13 | 13 |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 18 | 15 |
| Weight g | 805.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 82 | 67 |
| Length mm | 113.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 88.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | 0.28 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | 0.2 |
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
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC
A 18-50mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.