Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM vs Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM and Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM.

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Product
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Name Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Release Year 2008 1996
Release Date
MSRP 730 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 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 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 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 45 cm 42 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Construction 8 elements  /  6 groups 15 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Focal Length 50 mm 17-35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
18 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 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 83 mm
Length 68 mm 95 mm
Weight 505 gr 545 gr
Other
Sigma EX 50mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH829-01 310 EW-83E
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A