Canon L 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon
71 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
72 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
This lens delivers exceptional image quality and versatility, praised for sharp autofocus and stabilization. Users note it's slightly heavy but well-built, ideal for travel and various photography styles. Some complaints about promo tripod quality and warranty start date policy exist. Overall, it is highly recommended for mirrorless Canon R series cameras.
Pros
- Excellent image sharpness and clarity
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile for multiple photography styles
- Good lens stabilization
- Ideal travel companion with light kit
Cons
- Heavy weight adds noticeable front-end heft
- Promotional tripod broke before use
- Warranty start date policy penalizes early buyers
- Control rings tight initially
Image quality 7
Autofocus 4
Stabilization 2
Build quality 3
Weight 3
Versatility 4
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Specifications
| Canon L 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 20 |
| Groups | 13 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 5★ |
| Coating | fluorine coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.81 kg | 0.61 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Nano USM★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 210 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Canon L 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM0.005score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.016score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
