Compare Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro vs Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8

Construction

Aperture Blades
7 blades, rounded
7 blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Standard Zoom Lens
Normal Prime Lens
Image Size
APS-C
APS-C
Lens Barrel
Distance scale
Lens Mount
Canon EF-mount, Nikon F-mount, Pentax K-mount, Sigma SA-mount, Sony A-mount
Canon EF-mount
Material
Plastic barrel, metal mount
Motor
Micro-type ultrasonic
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
16 elements
6 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
14 groups
5 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
2 FLD ("F" Low Dispersion) glass elements, 1 SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element, 3 aspherical glass lenses including double sided aspherical lens groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
72 mm / 2.83 in
52 mm / 2.05 in
Size | Diameter
79 mm / 3.11 in
68 mm / 2.68 in
Size | Length
82 mm / 3.23 in
23 mm / 0.91 in
Weight
465 g / 16.43 oz
125 g / 4.42 oz

Function

Angle Of View
80.7° Diagonal | 70.4° Horizontal | 50.4° Vertical (wide) ~ 23.3° Diagonal | 19.5° Horizontal | 13.0° Vertical (tele)
58.8° Diagonal | 50.2° Horizontal | 34.7° Vertical
Aperture
f/2.8–4 ~ f/22
f/2.8 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
Crop Factor
1.5
1.6
Focal Length
17 mm ~ 70 mm
24 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
25.5 mm ~ 105.0 mm
38.4 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Internal
Image Stabilization
Yes
No
Weather Resistance
No
Zoom Type
External zoom

Performance

Max Magnification
0.36x
0.27x
Min Focus Distance
220 mm / 8.66 in
160 mm / 6.30 in

Production

Accessory
Lens Hood: LH780-03 (supplied)
Lens Hood: ES-52 (sold separately), Lens pouch (LP811)
Debut
2012-09-17
2014-09-15
Made In
Japan

Reviews

Neofiliac score
65%
52%
Pros
  • Optically stabilized
  • Rather good resolution
  • Pancake form factor
  • Very light
  • Rather good optical performance for what it is
Cons
  • External zoom without zoom lock
  • Merely 0.36x maximum magnification despite named "Macro"
  • Lens hood not included
  • Lacks weather sealing

Price

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