Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS II USM vs Sigma 24-70mm F/2.8 DG OS HSM | A — Which Is Better?
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Canon · f/4 · Canon EF mount
Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS II USM
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Sigma · f/2.8 · Nikon F mount
Sigma 24-70mm F/2.8 DG OS HSM | A
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS II USM, from 2016, and the Sigma 24-70mm F/2.8 DG OS HSM | Art, from 2017, are both full-frame standard zooms. The Canon belongs to Canon's L series and fits the Canon EOS system. The Sigma belongs to the Art line, and this copy is built for Nikon F cameras. The same Art zoom is also made in a Canon EF version for Canon EOS owners. | ||
| Release Year | 2016 | 2017 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |
 In Production | In Production |
Version ⓘThe iteration or release number of a particular lens model. |
II | I |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. |
L | Art |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon EF | Nikon F |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. |
Canon EOS | Nikon F |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |
 Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Physical | 100/100 | 92/100 |
Read the Physical ComparisonPhysicalFor a lighter bag, the Canon is the better pick: it weighs 795 g against 1200 g for the Sigma, a 405 g difference. The Sigma is slightly shorter at 107.6 mm versus 118 mm, but its 88 mm diameter exceeds the Canon's 83.5 mm. Both lenses accept front filters. Their threads differ, though: the Canon takes 77 mm filters and the Sigma takes 82 mm, so each needs its own direct-fit size. | ||
| Lens Weight | 795 g | 1200 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point |
83.5 mm | 88 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. |
118 mm | 107.6 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |
 Yes | Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. |
77 mm | 82 mm |
| Optics | 73/100 | 81/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Sigma is the stronger choice for dim venues and shallow depth of field, because it holds a constant f/2.8 aperture across its zoom range. The Canon stays at f/4 throughout. The Canon fights back with reach, zooming to 105mm against the Sigma's 70mm, which tightens portraits and distant subjects without changing lenses. Both start at 24mm. The Sigma focuses closer, to 37 cm versus 45 cm, while the Canon offers the higher maximum magnification at 0.24x versus 0.21x. | ||
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) |
24–105 mm | 24–70 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) |
4 | 2.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 84.07°–23.29° | 84.06668552322992°–34.34976958695978° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. |
44 mm | 44 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |
 Automatic | Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture |
10020 | 9020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups |
 Yes | Yes |
Zoom Mechanism ⓘSystem enabling zoom function |
 Manual | Manual |
Zoom Ring ⓘIf zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring |
 Yes | Yes |
Zoom Type ⓘThe design or approach to zooming |
 Rotary | Rotary |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. |
45 cm01500 | 37 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced |
0.24x | 0.21x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes | Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes | Yes |
| Features | 73/100 | 73/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesBoth lenses offer the same field-ready features. Each is weather sealed, each carries a fluorine coating that makes the front element easier to wipe clean, and each has a zoom lock against creep. Neither supports teleconverters. Stabilization is also shared, and both lenses carry a 4-stop rating. Autofocus and a manual focusing ring are available on each. | ||
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal | Petal |
Zoom Lock ⓘZoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length |
 Yes | Yes |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification |
✗ | ✗ |
| Image Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
IS Efficiency ⓘIS efficiency refers to the effectiveness of the image stabilization system in compensating for the blurring effects of camera shake, quantified by the number of stops of stabilization it provides. |
4 stops | 4 stops |
| Construction | 15/100 | 31/100 |
Read the Construction ComparisonConstructionThe Sigma is the more complex design, built from 19 elements in 14 groups against the Canon's 17 elements in 12 groups. Part of that construction is a low-dispersion element, which serves to reduce chromatic aberration, a type the Canon does not include. Both use a single aspherical element. Neither lens uses internal focusing, so the barrel moves during focus on both. Each relies on a rotary zoom ring with a manual mechanism, giving the same zooming style. | ||
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. |
17 | 19 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. |
1 | 1 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces |
0 | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration |
0 | 1 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration |
0 | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration |
0 | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |
✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Sigma 24-70mm F/2.8 Art for weddings, indoor events or evening street work, where its constant f/2.8 aperture admits more light and isolates subjects better than the Canon's f/4. Nikon F shooters get it natively, and Canon EOS shooters can buy the Canon EF version.
Choose the Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS II if you want one lighter travel lens that reaches 105mm for portraits and distant detail at 795 g. The Sigma here is the Nikon F version, so confirm the mount before buying.