Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM vs Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM

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Canon

EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM

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Sigma

18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM

Verdict at a glance

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM goes wider (18mm vs 24mm).
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM reaches further (250mm vs 85mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM	18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM
Brand	Canon	Sigma
Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Type	Zoom	Macro
Focal length	24-85mm	18-250mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/3.5
Released	1996	n/a
Blades	6	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	12	n/a
Af motor	USM	n/a
Elements	15	n/a
Weight g	380.0	n/a
Filter mm	67	n/a
Length mm	69.5	n/a
Diameter mm	73.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.5	n/a
Max magnification	0.16	n/a

Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM

A mid-1990s standard zoom with USM, light enough for everyday use. It covers a handy 24mm wide end on full frame.

Pros

Wide 24mm start
Light at about 380g
Ring USM
Compact for a standard zoom

Cons

Slow aperture
Visible distortion at 24mm

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM

This 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens from Sigma fits Canon EF mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A high-ratio walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras.

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