Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM vs Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art is faster by 5.2 stops (f/1.8 vs f/11.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM goes wider (11mm vs 14mm).
- Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM reaches further (24mm vs 14mm).
- Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art is the newer design (2017 vs 2015).
| Spec | EF 11-24mm f/4L USM | 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Prime |
| Focal length | 11-24mm (wider) | 14mm |
| Max aperture | f/11.0 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Af motor | USM | HSM |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Weight g | 1180.0 | n/a |
| Length mm | 132.0 | 126.0 |
| Diameter mm | 108.0 | 95.4 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.27 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.16 | 0.1 |
Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
A rectilinear ultra-wide zoom that goes wider than most full-frame lenses. It has a bulbous front element and no front filter thread.
Pros
- Extreme 11mm wide end
- Straight lines, not a fisheye
- Constant f/4
- Sharp for the range
Cons
- No front filter thread
- Heavy (about 1.2 kg)
- Bulbous front element is exposed
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
An ultra-wide f/1.8 prime for full-frame DSLRs. It is widely used for astrophotography.
Pros
- f/1.8 at 14mm
- Sharp
- Good coma control
Cons
- Bulbous front element
- Heavy at about 1,170 g