Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II 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 5.6 stops (f/4.0 vs f/28.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM is lighter by 510g.
- Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art goes wider (24mm vs 28mm).
| Spec | EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM | 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 28-105mm | 24-105mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/28.0 | f/4.0 (faster) |
| Released | 2000 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Af motor | USM | HSM |
| Elements | 15 | 19 |
| Weight g | 375.0 (lighter) | 885 |
| Filter mm | 58 | 82 |
| Length mm | 75.0 | 109.4 |
| Diameter mm | 72.0 | 88.6 |
| Min focus m | 0.5 | 0.45 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | 0.22 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM
A common general-purpose zoom from around 2000 and a frequent kit lens for film and early digital EOS cameras. It is compact with a 58mm filter thread.
Pros
- Useful zoom range
- Light and handy
- USM focus
- Takes 58mm filters
Cons
- Soft wide open
- Slow variable aperture
- No stabilization
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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