The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art and the Canon 16-35mm f2.8L II 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. Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 131mm. The Canon 16-35mm f2.8L II USM with a length of 112mm, is 19mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 16-35mm f2.8L II USM has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art's 85mm 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. Canon 16-35mm f2.8L II USM weighs 635g, 20% (160g) lighter than the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art's weight of 795g.
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon 16-35mm f2.8L II USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E 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 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art is also available in the Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art has a focal range of 14-24mm and
1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
21 - 36mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 16-35mm f2.8L II USM has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.6 - 56mm.
