Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM vs Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2004 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1249 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
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 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
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 27 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 17 mm
F4 at 35 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 17-35 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range 18 mm 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 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 83 mm
Length 88 mm 107 mm
Weight 560 gr 670 gr
Other
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-83H
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A