Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Slightly cheaper

$859.00

$1,466.69

The best price we've seen is $608 cheaper (more than 40% less)

Learn more about
the Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

Yes

Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images

Has a consant aperture

Yes

Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths

Significantly wider aperture

f/2.8

f/4.5

At its widest, the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM captures slightly more light, 1.4 f-stops

More magnification

1:4.5 (0.2x)

1:7.1 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 60% larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Silent focus motor

12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:	Sigma HSM
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM:	Canon USM

Good wide-angle

12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:	12 mm
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM:	16 mm

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Poor telephoto

12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:	24 mm
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM:	35 mm

competitors

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,901 - $1,997

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$749

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$479

Wider aperture

Slightly shorter

Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257

Image stabilization

Has a consant aperture

Slightly longer

Slightly more expensive

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$350

Is a prime lens

Significantly wider aperture

Auto focus

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$499

Wider aperture

Slightly more magnification

Much wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499

Has a consant aperture

Wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$759

Slightly cheaper

Slightly lighter

Not a fisheye

Has a variable aperture

Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159

Is a prime lens

Less magnification

Less zoom

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$594

Image stabilization

Cheaper

Not a fisheye

Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Slightly more magnification

Slightly better telephoto

Not a fisheye

Slightly heavier

Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549

Is a prime lens

Significantly wider aperture

Not a fisheye

Less zoom

Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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Sigma
12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
vs
Canon
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM