Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro vs Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro and Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro.

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Product
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Name Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Release Year 2005 2006
Release Date
MSRP N/A 670 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 40 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No Yes
Aperture
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Construction 13 elements  /  14 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Focal Length 24-70 mm 70 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 88 mm 76 mm
Length 115 mm 95 mm
Weight 715 gr 525 gr
Other
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH875-02 548 LH620-01 270
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A