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 24-70mm 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 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM with a length of 113mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A's 88mm 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 24-70mm f2.8L II USM weighs 805g, 14% (136g) 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 24-70mm f2.8L II USM 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
The Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II 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 24-35mm F2 DG HSM A is also available in the Canon EF 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 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM has a focal range of 24-70mm 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 38.4 - 112mm.
