The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro and the Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro 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 70mm F2.8 DG Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro with a length of 95mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro's 71mm 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 70mm F2.8 DG Macro weighs 515g, which means it is 12g (2%) lighter than the Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro which has a weight of 527g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Macro Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Macro Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro and the Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro 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.
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro is also available in the Nikon F (FX) , Sigma SA and Sony E mounts.
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
