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

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

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Product
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Name Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Release Year 2004 2005
Release Date
MSRP 429 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Sigma EX 24-70mm 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 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Sigma EX 24-70mm 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 28-70mm F2.8 DG
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 33 cm 40 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Construction 14 elements  /  12 groups 13 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Focal Length 28-70 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range 42 mm 46 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 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 88 mm
Length 87 mm 115 mm
Weight 510 gr 715 gr
Other
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH875-02 548
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A