Quick answer
The Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens covering 24-60mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 24-60mm f/2.8 full-frame fast standard zoom lens from Sigma fits Canon EF mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 24-60mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 15 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.38 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.17x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG?
At 24-60mm this is a wide-angle to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24–60mm | 33.4–73.7° | 39.7–84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 38–96mm | 21.2–50.2° | 25.4–58.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG?
It zooms across 24-60mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle to standard lens.
Is the Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 24-60mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 38–96mm on full frame, with a 21.2–50.2° horizontal and 25.4–58.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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