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

Slightly shorter 95 mm vs 110 mm
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More than 10% shorter
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 55 mm
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Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
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-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Slightly more zoom 3.2x vs 2.9x
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More than 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS 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
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 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 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

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

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

Wide angle lens

$594

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

Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is shorter
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
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 significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Aperture Has a narrower aperture

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

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

Wide angle lens

$1,149

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
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 Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 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

$185 - $199

Magnification More magnification
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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