Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye vs Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye and Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Name Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Release Year 2007 2003
Release Date
MSRP 1500 USD 839 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens
Fisheye
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L 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 13 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Focal Length 4 mm 17-40 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 76 mm 83 mm
Length 77 mm 96 mm
Weight 470 gr 500 gr
Other
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Filter Type Built-in Filter Holder Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-83E
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A