Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM vs Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM is faster by 1.7 stops (f/4.5 vs f/8.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM goes wider (8mm vs 12mm).
- Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM reaches further (24mm vs 15mm).
| Spec | EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM | 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Fisheye | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 8-15mm (wider) | 12-24mm |
| Max aperture | f/8.0 | f/4.5 (faster) |
| Released | 2011 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | 6 |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 14 | 17 |
| Weight g | 540.0 | n/a |
| Length mm | 83.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 78.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.15 (closer focusing) | 0.28 |
| Max magnification | 0.34 | 0.156 |
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM
A zoom fisheye giving a circular image at 8mm and a full-frame diagonal fisheye at 15mm on full-frame bodies. Weather-sealed L design.
Pros
- Zoom fisheye range
- Circular image at 8mm
- Weather-sealed
- Crisp optics
Cons
- Fisheye distortion limits general use
- Exposed bulbous front element
- No front filter thread
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM
This 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 full-frame wide-angle zoom lens from Sigma fits Canon EF mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.