Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS vs Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2010 2005
Release Date
MSRP 2470 USD 1249 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS 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 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
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 100 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 18 elements  /  15 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 70-200 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 81 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 86 mm 83 mm
Length 197 mm 107 mm
Weight 1430 gr 670 gr
Other
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH850-02 589 EW-83H
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A