Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM vs Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM and Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye.

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Product
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Name Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
SKU 9518B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Release Year 2014 2006
Release Date 2014-05-13
MSRP N/A 1230 USD
Last known price 1299 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Fisheye
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Mount Canon EF Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 13 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23
Aperture
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Maximum Aperture F4 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 11 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspheric and 2 UD lens elements, plus fluorine coating No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Focal Length 16-35 mm 8 mm
Zoom Range 19 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 73 mm
Length 113 mm 68 mm
Weight 615 gr 400 gr
Other
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Filter Type Filter Thread Built-in Filter Holder
Filter Diameter 77 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-82 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A