Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
Both are Canon EF zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM if
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 50mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.38 m vs 0.95 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.21× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is made for APS-C
- You want a compact lens: 113 mm vs 170.7 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, photojournalism, portraits
Pick the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- You need more reach: 100mm vs 70mm at the long end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2016 vs 2012
Spec differences
12 differences| Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM | Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
24-70mm
|
50-100mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
805 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
113 mm
shorter
|
170.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
88.5 mm
slimmer
|
93.5 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.38 m
closer
|
0.95 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.21×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Optical design |
18 elements / 13 groups
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2012
|
2016
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, filter thread, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Filter thread
- 82 mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
A 50-100mm f/1.8 APS-C fast short-telephoto zoom lens, the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at sports and wildlife.
More comparisons
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
295 g lighter vs wider (15mm)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM vs Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
more reach (200mm) vs 1⅓ stops faster
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
wider (24mm) vs more reach (200mm)
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC
more reach (70mm) vs wider (18mm)
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
wider (24mm) vs 1⅓ stops faster
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX
145 g lighter vs wider (16mm)