The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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. Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM is the longer of the two lenses at 113mm. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM with a length of 94mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM's 77mm 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 35mm F1.4 DG HSM weighs 665g, which means it is 140g (17%) lighter than the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM which has a weight of 805g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II USM:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has the Sigma SA 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 Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA 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 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is also available in the Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha, Nikon F (FX) and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
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.
