The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A and the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III 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 16-35mm F2.8L III is the longer of the two lenses at 128mm. The Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A with a length of 123mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A's 88mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A and Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A and the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III 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. Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III weighs 790g, 16% (151g) lighter than the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A's weight of 941g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A and the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III have the same Filter thread size of 82mm .
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A and the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III has the same Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K .
Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A has a focal range of 24-35mm and
1.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
38.4 - 56mm .
On the other hand, the Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III 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 .
