Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM if
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, photojournalism, portraits
Pick the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM if
- You want a wider view: 17mm vs 24mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.22 m vs 0.38 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.37× vs 0.21× maximum magnification
Spec differences
15 differences| Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM | Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Macro
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
24-70mm
|
17-70mm
|
| Weight |
805 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
113 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
88.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.38 m
|
0.22 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.21×
|
0.37×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
18 elements / 13 groups
|
17 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2012
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 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 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is an APS-C macro zoom lens covering 17-70mm at f/2.8-4 for Canon EF mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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