Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro vs Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro and Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Name Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Release Year 2000 2003
Release Date
MSRP 570 USD 839 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens
Macro
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 18 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Focal Length 24 mm 17-40 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
23 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 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 83 mm
Length 82 mm 96 mm
Weight 485 gr 500 gr
Other
Sigma EX 24mm F1.8 DG ASP Macro
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH825-03 432/440 EW-83E
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A