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

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

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