Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art vs Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art and Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM .

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Product
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Name Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Release Year 2013 2004
Release Date
MSRP 799 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 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 28 cm 27 cm
Maximum Magnification 4,3
Aperture
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 17 mm
F4 at 35 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Focal Length 18-35 mm 17-35 mm
Zoom Range 17 mm 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 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 83 mm
Length 121 mm 88 mm
Weight 810 gr 560 gr
Other
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-06 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Sigma Model A013