Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG vs Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG and Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Name Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2004 2006
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1349 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 70-200mm 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 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
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 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  15 groups 20 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 24-60 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 36 mm 130 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 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 76 mm
Length 87 mm 172 mm
Weight 550 gr 760 gr
Other
Sigma EX 24-60mm F2.8 DG
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-74
Tripod Collar N/A Not included
(but available as accessory)
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A