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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Cheaper $594.00 vs $1,498.89
Help
 The best price we've seen is $905 cheaper (2.5x less)
Slightly more zoom 2.9x vs 2.2x
Help
 More than 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 35 mm
Help
 More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
Help
 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef:50 mm
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM:35 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$459
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$569
Magnification Has worse macro
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,179
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 16-35mm 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
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$199
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Slightly lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,089
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Magnification Less magnification
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
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
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Fixed aperture 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

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