Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is faster by 10.3 stops (f/2.8 vs f/100.0), letting in more light.
- Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM goes wider (17mm vs 100mm).
- Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro reaches further (100mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro | 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 100mm | 17-70mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/100.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 1990 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 9 | n/a |
| Elements | 10 | n/a |
| Weight g | 650.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | n/a |
| Length mm | 105.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 75.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.31 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | n/a |
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro
The original 1990 EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro, offering life-size 1:1 reproduction. The USM version replaced it in 2000 with a ring USM motor and full-time manual focus.
Pros
- True 1:1 magnification
- Useful 100mm working distance
- Doubles as a short portrait telephoto
Cons
- Slower, noisier autofocus than the USM version
- No full-time manual focus
- No image stabilization
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is an APS-C macro zoom lens covering 17-70mm at f/2.8-4 for Canon EF mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.