Product Comparison: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs Sigma AF 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
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General Specifications
Brand
Canon
Sigma
Model
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
AF 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
The EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM is a high performance, water-resistant, and ultra wide-angle Canon L-series lens. It has been specifically designed for improved edge-to-edge image quality that will meet the strict requirements of professional and high-end amateur photographers.
SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is the first zoom lens ever to achieve a maximum aperture of f1.8 throughout the zoom range. It is a wide aperture, standard zoom-lens for digital single lens reflex camera's with APS-C size sensor's.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Canon EF
Canon EF
Maximum Aperture
2.8 /f
1.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
16 millimeters
18 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
35 millimeters
35 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens
- The 2.8 aperture means you can bring this lens into a dark room and have no problems.
- The 2.8 aperture is usually enough to capture great images in the low light.
- Beautiful lens - provides crisp images at all apertures.
- Gorgeous saturated, sharp pictures at almost every focal length and aperture.
- The constant f/2.8 aperture is great for low-light situations.
Sigma AF 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Lens for Canon
- This is an excellent lens with really good picture and video quality.
- The wide f1.8 aperture is awesome for bokeh and low light performance.
- Great low light lens.
- A very sharp lens, with a very fast and usable large aperture.
- The constant aperture and the lens' clarity are phenomenal.
Size & Weight
Height
3.5 in.
3.1 in.
Width
3.5 in.
3.1 in.
Depth
4.4 in.
4.8 in.
Weight
22.57 oz.
28.6 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens
- For its size the lens is very light and well made.
- This is a very nice size and weight for comfortable.
- The lens is a nice size for daily carrying.
- Not too heavy and a good size. Very clear and great for videos.
- It is a nice and light small lens.
Sigma AF 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Lens for Canon
- Despite its size, Sigma's' 18-35mm lens feels well balanced on the camera.
- The rubber on the zoom and focus rings are the perfect size.
- Great for on the go. I like the weight of it.
- This lens is very heavy.
- Downside is the weight to this lens.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
11.04 in.
11 in.
Field Of View
108°10' - 63°
76.5° - 44.2°
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens
- Fast and silent focus!
- Zoom and focus rings are easy to use and not placed awkwardly.
- Focus is fast. Great lens.
- The AF speed is pretty fast.
- Everything is in focus, and really sharp. It is great for low light situations too.
Sigma AF 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Lens for Canon
- The zoom and focus ring are buttery smooth.
- It's very quiet and moves smoothly.
- The lens is able to focus very fast and with the HSM you can't hear a thing.
- Zoom and focus ring are insanely smooth.
- Autofocus has poor precision and poor accuracy.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Canon
Canon
Sensor Type Compatibility
DX-format
DX-format
Lens Groups and Elements
16 elements in 12 groups
17 elements in 12 groups
Number of Aperture Blades
7
9
Filter Diameter
82 millimeters
72 millimeters
Extras
L-series construction and optics, Aspherical Lens, UD lens element, Super Spectra coating, Circular aperture
High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount, Inner Zoom, Rounded diaphragm, Hyper Sonic Motor, Exclusive low-dispersion glass
What customers say about "Features"
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens
- Image quality is excellent.
- The lens is extremely sharp, and offers superb contrast.
- No complaints. Great build quality.
- This lens is clear, and quick to focus. I love it.
- Super sharp, even wide open.
Sigma AF 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Lens for Canon
- The zoom and focus rings are sleek with an overall build quality of a boss.
- Good control of coma over most of the frame, good for astrophotography.
- AF switch is painted so easy to know if AF is enabled or not.
- This lens is amazing, built rock solid.
- This lens is astounding sharp! Amazing features.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
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