Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM
Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM if
- Our notes say it suits: Casual wide-angle shooting, travel on a small kit, film-era EOS bodies
Pick the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM if
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 20mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 250mm vs 35mm at the long end
Spec differences
15 differences| Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM | Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Macro
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Focal length |
20-35mm
|
18-250mm
|
| Weight |
340 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
68.9 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
83.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.34 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.13×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
5
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 11 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
not listed
|
| Released |
1993
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
Our notes
Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
A compact 1993 wide-angle zoom for full-frame EOS bodies, with ring USM and a 77mm thread. Image quality is modest by modern standards.
Pros
- Wide 20mm start
- Light at about 340g
- Ring USM with manual override
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Soft at the edges
Our notes
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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