Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art
Both are Canon EF lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 125 g lighter (760 g vs 885 g)
- You need more reach: 200mm vs 105mm at the long end
- Our notes say it suits: Travel and landscape, hiking telephoto, outdoor sports
Pick the Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art if
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.45 m vs 1.2 m
- You want a compact lens: 109.4 mm vs 172 mm long
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 8
- You prefer a newer design: released 2013 vs 2006
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, events, general use
Spec differences
13 differences| Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM | Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Focal length |
70-200mm
|
24-105mm
|
| Weight |
760 g
lighter
|
885 g
|
| Length |
172 mm
|
109.4 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
76 mm
slimmer
|
88.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.2 m
|
0.45 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.21×
|
0.22×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
8
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
20 elements / 15 groups
|
19 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2006
|
2013
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
A compact, light telephoto zoom with a constant f/4 aperture and stabilization. Popular with travel, landscape and wildlife photographers who watch their weight.
Pros
- Light and compact for the range
- Sharp optics
- Stabilized
- Dust and water resistant
Cons
- Slower than f/2.8 versions
- Blurred backgrounds are harder to achieve
Our notes
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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