Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens for Canon

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 794 ratings

Price: 1239

Last update: 08-10-2024


About this item

OS functionality and newly designed HSM for success on any shoot
Lens barrel designed for high rigidity
This all-new 24-70mm F2.8 lens from SIGMA delivers the performance and functionality that help pros succeed in news, nature, and many other fields of photography.

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Top reviews from the United States

Shughey
5.0 out of 5 stars A good performing wide range telephoto that does not break the bank...
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020
First and foremost this is not a 3,000.00 dollar lens. I do not expect it to have the same exact performance as a high priced Nikkor lens etc. I fully understood the aperture limitations on the wide end. If I had wanted or needed a 2.8 wide range telephoto lens I would have hocked a kidney...sold some blood and one of my children for one. However I did not and so I accept what a lens at this price can and should do.
Many people have reviewed this lens so to, yet again, give my two cents worth mostly would be much repetition. I will just hit some points.
This lens has the potential to be nice and sharp. Seems many copies including mine have a slight front/rear focus error. I easily fixed this in the D750 AF adjustment...took -3 to nail the 400mm length nice and sharp. Long term fix and to insure spot on at various lengths and apertures I got the USB dock for the lens. It is not expensive and I got mine used...get one. The max potential seems to be with the dock if you need to fine tune the AF to the anal retentive level.
The auto focus works fine on my D750. Works as expected...almost never hunts or missed focus and when it does it has mostly been do to the scene or using the incorrect AF metering for the shot. But this was rare.
Again its not a 3 grand lens.
The OS works fine...seems to add a few stops but then again at 400mm handheld there is limitations to any OS if you want tack sharp especially cropped. Put it on a tripod....simple.
The lens is dark yes...but that is obvious...it is clearly stated the max aperture at 400m. If this won't work drop a kidney and a liver on the black market and get a 2.8 lens. Personally I value my kidney and liver and can't afford that so I learn to shoot with it. It does fairly well in moderate light....crank up ISO a bit and a tripod I have no issues. Handheld at f11 or smaller in anything other than sunlight well who's not performing? The lens or the person behind the camera..?
The ability to set the C1 and C2 settings via the dock is nice. Helps in different situations to have a quick ability to change OS or AF priority etc.
Overall its a fine lens at the price....not perfect but again at this price I do not have any complaints. if I had spent several grand and up then I could talk about a few but I spent under $800 so...keep it in perspective.
Last there are always bad or defective copies....happens to all manufacturers even your favorite manufacturer...I have had bad copies of cameras etc from several top brands...it happens.
Sometimes it may just not be your cup of tea....if so...drink coffee and be happy.
SW Florida
5.0 out of 5 stars Great optical stabilization
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
The optics are clear and sharp. Autofocus fairly fast especially in the near or far setting. Beats the hell out of the Nikon 70 to 300 that I used. This lens really brings the target in. Weight is a bit more than I am used to but weighs much less than my wife’s Nikon 200 - 500. I use the sigma 100-400 on a Nikon d5100 and it works great. Advice: Google which Nikon f mount models are compatible. They are not all fully compatible. A list comes with the lens but that’s a bit late if your body is on the not compatible list. All things considered it’s my go to birding lens for my area - southwest Florida.
Jeff
5.0 out of 5 stars Superior lens exceeded my expectations!
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023
As a diehard Nikon loyalist I'd never purchased any 3rd party lenses, consequently paying much more for lenses than other comparably functioned products from Tamron, Sigma and others. This time I was looking for something in the 100-400mm range and I had read a review about Sigma's 100-400mm offering, which promised exactly the same auto focusing and image stabilization as on Nikon lenses, and at a significantly lower price. What's more, the weight was considerably lower due to lower metal content in construction, and I understood the difference. I decided to give this a try, and it's been a more than pleasant surprise.

Optic quality seems excellent, overall product construction is excellent and attractive, and the weight is a godsend! My results are more than satisfactory so far, so I recommend this lens to anyone.
Christopher Doepke
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2023
Before I get into this, let me tell you that I'm just starting to do photography professionally and I've really only just begun purchasing higher end equipment. I'm using a Canon R6 with a Viltrox adapter. Since I'm just starting this business, I'm keeping my costs down by going with some non-Canon gear and so far, I'm really impressed with the quality of Sigma's lenses. My daughter is on her high school dance team so I wound up purchasing the Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 to get some on-field performances and just purchased this 24-70mm 2.8 for when her team hits the competition circuit indoors (high school gymnasiums). The Sigma pairs well with the Viltrox adapter and although the adapter has a slight gap to the camera, everything works perfectly. Images are crisp and the auto focus is very fast. I don't have a Canon lens to compare but I can't imagine it could be any better. This is a serious piece of glass that allow me to keep my shutter speed up and my ISO fairly low indoors under some crappy florescent lighting. I was able to keep my settings at f2.8, 1/800 second with an ISO of 2000. I've also started playing around with some long exposure photography with an ND filter. I'm very pleased with the results I'm getting. Most of my professional photography will be centered on portraits and sports so I'll likely be using my 70-200mm or my 100mm macro but when I'm indoors and close to my subjects, the 24-70mm is going to be a great option. It's definitely going to be a great vacation lens as well.

If you're looking to save a couple bucks, you won't be disappointed with the Sigma. I'd love to have the RF Canon lens but with a cost of more than double the Sigma, I'll take that extra cash and get some other equipment or put it towards our next vacation and enjoy capturing some new scenery.
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Christopher Doepke
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2023
Before I get into this, let me tell you that I'm just starting to do photography professionally and I've really only just begun purchasing higher end equipment. I'm using a Canon R6 with a Viltrox adapter. Since I'm just starting this business, I'm keeping my costs down by going with some non-Canon gear and so far, I'm really impressed with the quality of Sigma's lenses. My daughter is on her high school dance team so I wound up purchasing the Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 to get some on-field performances and just purchased this 24-70mm 2.8 for when her team hits the competition circuit indoors (high school gymnasiums). The Sigma pairs well with the Viltrox adapter and although the adapter has a slight gap to the camera, everything works perfectly. Images are crisp and the auto focus is very fast. I don't have a Canon lens to compare but I can't imagine it could be any better. This is a serious piece of glass that allow me to keep my shutter speed up and my ISO fairly low indoors under some crappy florescent lighting. I was able to keep my settings at f2.8, 1/800 second with an ISO of 2000. I've also started playing around with some long exposure photography with an ND filter. I'm very pleased with the results I'm getting. Most of my professional photography will be centered on portraits and sports so I'll likely be using my 70-200mm or my 100mm macro but when I'm indoors and close to my subjects, the 24-70mm is going to be a great option. It's definitely going to be a great vacation lens as well.

If you're looking to save a couple bucks, you won't be disappointed with the Sigma. I'd love to have the RF Canon lens but with a cost of more than double the Sigma, I'll take that extra cash and get some other equipment or put it towards our next vacation and enjoy capturing some new scenery.
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