The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 131mm. The Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM with a length of 127mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art's 85mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM and the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art weighs 795g, 5% (45g) lighter than the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM's weight of 840g.
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM has a focal range of 15-35mm and
2.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
24 - 56mm .
On the other hand, the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art has a focal range of 14-24mm and 1.7X zoom ratio .
