Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art
Both are Canon EF zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM if
- Our notes say it suits: Photojournalism, portraits, studio work
Pick the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art if
- 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
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits and general professional work, landscape and travel with one lens
Spec differences
9 differences| Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Sigma
|
| Weight |
805 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
113 mm
|
107.6 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
88.5 mm
|
88 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.38 m
|
0.37 m
|
| Optical design |
18 elements / 13 groups
|
19 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2012
|
not listed
|
8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, max magnification, aperture blades. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 24-70mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Filter thread
- 82 mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.21× both
- Aperture blades
- 9 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 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art
Sigma's stabilized 24-70mm f/2.8 Art zoom for full-frame DSLRs, with an HSM focus motor, an 82mm filter thread and a close focus limit of 0.37 m. The built-in Optical Stabilizer sets it apart from many rivals in this class.
Pros
- Optical stabilization in the lens
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- HSM autofocus with manual override
- Close focus of 0.37 m
Cons
- Large and heavy for a standard zoom
- Mount-specific, so it needs an adapter for mirrorless bodies
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