Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro vs Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2004 2005
Release Date
MSRP 940 USD 1249 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 150 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
81 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 83 mm
Length 137 mm 107 mm
Weight 895 gr 670 gr
Other
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-03 104 EW-83H
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A