Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM vs Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM and Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro.

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Product
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Name Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
SKU 5178B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Release Year 2012 2008
Release Date 2012-11-06
MSRP 849 USD 580 USD
Last known price 599 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Mount Canon EF Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 24 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24
Aperture
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Maximum Aperture F2 F2,8-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 17 mm
F4,5 at 70 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 8 No information
Optics
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Construction 10 elements  /  8 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Focal Length 35 mm 17-70 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
53 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 79 mm
Length 63 mm 82 mm
Weight 335 gr 490 gr
Other
Canon EF 35mm F2 IS USM
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-67II LH780-04 581
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A