Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro vs Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro and Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM .
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Product |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Name | Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro | Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Release Year | 2005 | 2003 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | 839 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Wide Angle Lens |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L 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 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L 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 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Yes |
Motor Type | N/A | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 40 cm | 28 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Construction | 13 elements / 14 groups | 12 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Focal Length | 24-70 mm | 17-40 mm |
Zoom Range | 46 mm | 23 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 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Length | 115 mm | 96 mm |
Weight | 715 gr | 500 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH875-02 548 | EW-83E |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |