Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF and Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II.

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Product
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Name Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Release Year 2008 2007
Release Date
MSRP 670 USD 1699 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Focal Length 20 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
19 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 88 mm 88 mm
Length 89 mm 111 mm
Weight 520 gr 635 gr
Other
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH875-02 548 EW-88
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A