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 |