Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z vs Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art 025
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art 025 is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art 025 is lighter by 770g.
- Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art 025 goes wider (17mm vs 24mm).
- Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z reaches further (105mm vs 40mm).
| Spec | RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z | 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art 025 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-105mm | 17-40mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2023 | n/a |
| Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Groups | 18 | 11 |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 23 | 17 |
| Weight g | 1330.0 | 560 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 82 | 67 |
| Length mm | 199.0 | 115.9 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 88.5 | 72.9 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.28 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.08 | 0.21 |
Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
Canon's standard zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, image stabilization and an internal zoom design, introduced in 2023. It is aimed at hybrid shooters who work in both stills and video.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 across a wide range
- Image stabilization
- Barrel length stays fixed when zooming
- Sealed construction
Cons
- Heavy at about 1.3kg
- Large 82mm filter thread
Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art 025
The Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art 025 is an APS-C fast wide-angle zoom lens covering 17-40mm at f/1.8 for Canon RF mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.