Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM vs Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM and Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM.

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Product
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Name Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
SKU 9520B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Release Year 2015 2008
Release Date 2015-02-06
MSRP N/A 1400 USD
Last known price 2999 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Mount Canon EF Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16
Aperture
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Maximum Aperture F11-24
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F11 at 11 mm
F24 at 24 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Four aspherical, one Super UD, one ED elements. Sub-wavelength structure, air sphere, super spectra, and fluorine coatings. No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Focal Length 11-24 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range 13 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
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 108 mm 88 mm
Length 132 mm 94 mm
Weight 1180 gr 790 gr
Other
Canon EF 11-24mm F4 L USM
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG HSM
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 82 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH876-01 571
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A