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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM — Prime/zoom
Canon

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Prime/zoom

91
/ 100
From $1,899
VS
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM wins by 1
Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS — Prime/Zoom
Sigma

Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS

Prime/Zoom

90
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lands at 91 and Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS at 90. That puts Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM if…

  • ✓Proven optical formula
  • ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • ✓Strong resale

Pick Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Tie

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Build

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Compared on the build sub-score

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM leads on build (90 vs 88).

Autofocus

Tie

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS more score per dollar ($1,499 vs $1,899).

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM 91
vs
90 Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS

Score breakdown

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
91
sharpness 91
af 87
build 90
value 86
Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS
90
sharpness 90
af 88
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM versus Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS — full spec comparison
Spec Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Pros
  • +Proven optical formula
  • +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • +Strong resale
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Older AF motor on some
  • −Heavier than modern counterparts

Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

FAQ: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS

Which is better, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM or Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS? +

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM worth the price? +

At $1,899, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS worth the price? +

At $1,499, Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM or Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for build, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM or Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS? +

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM — leads on build (90 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is the better value, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM or Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS? +

Sigma 150-600mm Sports DG OS — more score per dollar ($1,499 vs $1,899). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.