The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM and the Canon 70-200mm f4L IS USM 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. Canon 70-200mm f4L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 172mm. The Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM with a length of 120mm, is 52mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Canon 70-200mm f4L IS USM's 76mm diameter.
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 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM weighs 670g, which means it is 90g (11%) lighter than the Canon 70-200mm f4L IS USM which has a weight of 760g.
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Canon 70-200mm f4L IS USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM is also available in the Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM has a focal range of 12-24mm and
2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
18 - 36mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 70-200mm f4L IS USM has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112 - 320mm.
