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

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

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Product
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Name Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Release Year 2012 2008
Release Date
MSRP 2029 USD 1400 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
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 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
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 38 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Construction 18 elements  /  13 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Focal Length 24-70 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 46 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
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 88 mm
Length 113 mm 94 mm
Weight 805 gr 790 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-88C LH876-01 571
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A