Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM vs Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM and Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro.

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Product
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Name Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Release Year 2008 2006
Release Date
MSRP 1400 USD 670 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Construction 14 elements  /  12 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Focal Length 24-70 mm 70 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 HSM
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 88 mm 76 mm
Length 94 mm 95 mm
Weight 790 gr 525 gr
Other
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH876-01 571 LH620-01 270
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A