Sigma
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef
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/3.5
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 At its widest, the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More zoom 4.8x vs 2.9x
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 Around 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 135 mm vs 70 mm
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 More than 90% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $479.00 vs $824.00
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 The best price we've seen is $345 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 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.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$499
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 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 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Wide angle lens

$2,099
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM 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
Magnification More magnification
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

Travel lens

$699
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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