Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro vs Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro and Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG.

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Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Name Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Release Year 2005 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
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 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
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 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 40 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 28 mm
F4 at 70 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Construction 13 elements  /  14 groups 11 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Focal Length 24-70 mm 28-70 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 42 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 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 88 mm 67 mm
Length 115 mm 60 mm
Weight 715 gr 245 gr
Other
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH875-02 548 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A