Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM vs Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM and Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye.

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Product
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Name Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Release Year 2012 2006
Release Date
MSRP 2029 USD 1230 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Fisheye
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Mount Canon EF Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
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 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 13 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Construction 18 elements  /  13 groups 11 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Focal Length 24-70 mm 8 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
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 73 mm
Length 113 mm 68 mm
Weight 805 gr 400 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Filter Type Filter Thread Built-in Filter Holder
Filter Diameter 82 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-88C N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A