Product Comparison: Sigma AF 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM vs Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM


Sigma AF 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Lens for Canon
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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Camera Lens
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General Specifications
Brand
Sigma
Canon
Model
AF 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
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.
The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens is a large-aperture lens specifically designed for EF-S type digital SLR cameras, and that offers a super wide angle to short telephoto zoom range, with built-in Image Stabilization.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Canon EF
Canon EF
Maximum Aperture
1.8 /f
2.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
18 millimeters
17 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
35 millimeters
55 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
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.
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Camera Lens
  • The fast aperture at every focal length, and image stabilization make this an all-in-one lens.
  • Wide F2.8 constant aperture. There are not a lot of lenses you can get for Canon APS-C cameras that are F2.8 in this focal range.
  • It is a great lens for low-light situations thanks to the image stabilizer and large aperture setting.
  • It performs well in low-light situations, and the nice, wide aperture blurs the background beautifully in portraits.
  • Extremely sharp at all apertures.
Size & Weight
Height
3.1 in.
3.3 in.
Width
3.1 in.
3.3 in.
Depth
4.8 in.
4.4 in.
Weight
28.6 oz.
22.8 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
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.
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Camera Lens
  • It's a great size and feels very professional when on your camera.
  • The construction looks and feels great, has good size.
  • The only significant drawback of it is the size/weight.
  • This lens is too heavy for its size.
  • This is a heavy lens, no way around it.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
11 in.
13.8 in.
Field Of View
76.5° - 44.2°
78°30' - 27°50'
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
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.
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Camera Lens
  • The auto focus worked great, was plenty fast and is pretty quiet.
  • Image stabilization is a must for hand-held video shots and allows for hand-held shots at slower shutter speeds.
  • Very fast focus, as well as accurate.
  • The IS and auto-focus is effective and fast enough for me.
  • The speed of focus is satisfactory, the sharpness is good and it is light to carry.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Canon
Canon
Sensor Type Compatibility
DX-format
DX-format
Lens Groups and Elements
17 elements in 12 groups
19 Elements in 12 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
9
7
Filter Diameter
72 millimeters
77 millimeters
Extras
High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount, Inner Zoom, Rounded diaphragm, Hyper Sonic Motor, Exclusive low-dispersion glass
3-stop Image Stabilizer, Super Spectra coating, Circular aperture, Optional lens hood
What customers say about "Features"
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.
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Camera Lens
  • The quality of the images is definitely good.
  • Very nice looking, smooth bokeh.
  • Non-existent fringing in high contrast situations.
  • Everything about this lens is quality.
  • No lens hood included.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
Download
MSRP
879.99 $

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