Hi folks! The last few days were busy days for Digitalspidey.com. Anyway, I am on a shopping mode for my next lens. I am looking at 24-70mm lens as my workhorse lens.
So, is it going to be a Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8 or a Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG?
CANON | SIGMA | |
| Focal Length & Maximum Aperture | 24-70mm 1:2.8 | 24-70mm 1:2.8 |
| Lens Construction | 16 elements in 13 groups | 14 Elements in 13 Groups |
| Diagonal Angle of View | 84° – 34° | 84.1º-34.3º |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.38m/1.25 ft. | 38 cm / 15 in |
| Filter Size | 77mm | 82mm |
| Max. Diameter x Length, Weight | 3.3″ x 4.9″, 2.1 lbs. / 83.2mm x 123.5mm, 950g | 88.6×115.5 mm/3.5×4.5 in |
In terms of pricing, Canon comes expensive over Sigma. You can buy another flashgun for the difference.
Canon EF 24-70mm sells at USD 1,329.00 while Sigma 24-70mm is only USD899.00 at Amazon.com.
I have yet to check reviews first, ask fellow photographers and hobbyists about the performance of each lenses.
