Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art vs Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM Detailed Comparison

Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art vs Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM

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Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM vs Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM and Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM, two Wideangle Zoom lenses from Sigma and Canon.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Key Specs

14-24mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Weather Sealed

Max Format: 35mm FF

Canon EF Mount

Weight: 1150g.

Diameter: 96mm

Length: 135mm

Min Focus Distance:0.24m

Max Magnification:0.18x

Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM Key Specs

11-24mm Focal Range

F4.0 Max Aperture

Weather Sealed

Max Format:

Canon EF Mount

Weight: 1165g.

Diameter: 108mm

Length: 132mm

Min Focus Distance:0.28m

Max Magnification:0.16x

Reasons to choose Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art over Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM

Max Aperture - Wide	2.8 vs 4	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	2.8 vs 4	Wider aperture at tele end
Weight	1150g vs 1165g	15g lighter
Diameter	96mm vs 108mm	12mm smaller in diameter
Minimum Focus Distance	0.24m vs 0.28m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.18x vs 0.16x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM over Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art

Focal Length - Wide	11mm vs 14mm	3mm Wider coverage
Optical Zoom	2.20x vs 1.70x	More flexible focal coverage
Internal Zoom	Yes vs No	Length of the lens doesn't change during zooming
Length	132mm vs 135mm	3mm shorter

Common Strengths of Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art and Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM

Internal Focusing	Yes vs Yes	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Distance Scale	Yes vs Yes	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Weather Sealing	Yes vs Yes	safer to use under rain and dust

Common Weaknesses of Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art and Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization

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Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM vs Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM	Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM
Brand	Sigma	Canon
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	Wideangle Zoom	Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	14-24mm	11-24mm
Image Stabilization		No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.7X	2.2X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F4.0
Min Aperture	F22	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	17	16
Optical Groups	11	11
Special Elements	1 aspherical + 3 SLD + 3 FLD elements	Four aspherical, one Super UD, one ED elements. Sub-wavelength structure, air sphere, super spectra, and fluorine coatings.
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.24m	0.28m
Max Magnification	0.18X	0.16X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	No	No
Physical Specs
Weight	1150g	1165g
Diameter	96mm	108mm
Length	135mm	132mm
Materials	Magnesium alloy	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Notes	-	Drop-in filter holder
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	Petal hood can be replaced with rounded hood via	Lens pouch LP1424
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