Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM vs Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS 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 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art is faster by 5.2 stops (f/4.0 vs f/24.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM is lighter by 285g.
- Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art reaches further (105mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM | 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-70mm | 24-105mm |
| Max aperture | f/24.0 | f/4.0 (faster) |
| Released | 2012 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Af motor | USM | HSM |
| Elements | 15 | 19 |
| Weight g | 600.0 (lighter) | 885 |
| Filter mm | 77 | 82 |
| Length mm | 93.0 | 109.4 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 83.4 | 88.6 |
| Min focus m | 0.38 (closer focusing) | 0.45 |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | 0.22 |
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM
A lighter alternative to the f/2.8 standard zoom with stabilization and a macro mode at the long end. Weather-sealed L-series build.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- Macro mode for close shots
- Lighter than the f/2.8
- Weather-sealed
Cons
- Only f/4
- Shorter range than the 24-105
- Less background blur
Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
A stabilized f/4 standard zoom from the Art line covering 24-105mm. It weighs about 885 g and uses an 82mm filter thread.
Pros
- Optical Stabilizer
- Sharp
- Constant f/4
Cons
- Heavy at about 885 g
- Large
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