Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM vs Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM and Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM .

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Product
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Name Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Release Year 1996 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
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
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 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 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
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 42 cm 27 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Construction 15 elements  /  10 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Focal Length 17-35 mm 17-35 mm
Zoom Range 18 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
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 83 mm
Length 95 mm 88 mm
Weight 545 gr 560 gr
Other
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Sigma EX 17-35mm F2.8-4.0 DG HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83E N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A