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

Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More zoom 4.1x vs 2.9x
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More than 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly lighter 465 g vs 0.7 kg
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More than 30% lighter
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similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle lenses

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$699

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499

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

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

Travel lens

$499 - $549

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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

Travel lens

$479

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$489

Magnification Much more magnification
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Worse wide angle
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro 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
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$489

Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$499

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
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

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Lowest price Slightly more expensive

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