Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef vs Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Significantly narrower aperture

f/32

f/22

At its narrowest, the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef goes 1.1 f-stops narrower

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/4

At its widest, the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop

Slightly cheaper

$569.00

$1,059.00

The best price we've seen is $490 cheaper (around 50% less)

Slightly more magnification

1:3.8 (0.3x)

1:4.3 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 10% larger in your photo

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the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Image stabilization

Canon IS

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Has a silent focus motor

Canon USM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

More zoom

4.4x

2.9x

More than 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Slightly better telephoto

105 mm

70 mm

50% more reach, less perspective distortion

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Constant aperture lenses
	The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Both are zoom lenses
	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.	LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $500

Has significantly large zoom range

Has a narrower aperture

Has a variable aperture

Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has way more large zoom range

Has a narrower aperture

Has a variable aperture

Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479

Has a narrower aperture

Has a variable aperture

Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$824

Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,149

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,299

Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$824

Has a silent focus motor

Slightly shorter

Significantly wider aperture

Slightly less magnification

Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$489

Much more magnification

Is a prime lens

Less zoom

Worse wide angle

Compare the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

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

Fisheye lens

$1,699

Fisheye lens

Wider aperture

No image stabilization

Less zoom

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Slightly lighter

Slightly cheaper

No image stabilization

Less zoom

Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439

Much wider aperture

Is a prime lens

No image stabilization

Less zoom

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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Sigma
24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef
vs
Canon
24-105mm f/4L IS USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM