Sigma
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
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Canon
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Cheaper $479.00 vs $2,299.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,820 cheaper (4.8x less)
Slightly better wide angle 10 mm vs 24 mm
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 2.4x better wide angle
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Better telephoto 70 mm vs 20 mm
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 3.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 2.9x vs 2x
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 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$400
Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124AF Pro DX II Canon-ef

Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124AF Pro DX II Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$449
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124AF Pro DX II Canon-ef vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$649
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

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