Sigma
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
 vs
Canon
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Shorter 95 mm vs 124 mm
Help
 More than 20% shorter
Slightly cheaper $824.00 vs $1,280.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $456 cheaper (around 40% less)
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
More magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:5.3 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 50% larger in your photo
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L 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:Sigma HSM
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
70 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
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 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L 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
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
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 Has image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
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
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$569
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$749
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Wide angle lens
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

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

Portrait lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon-f

Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$70
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

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

Advantages

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

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L 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 Image stabilization
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Less magnification
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L 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 Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef vs the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

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