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Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art — Prime/Zoom
Sigma

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Prime/Zoom

90
/ 100
From $799
VS
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM wins by 1
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
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art lands at 90 and Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM at 91. 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 Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art if…

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

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

  • ✓Proven optical formula
  • ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • ✓Strong resale
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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 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art more score per dollar ($799 vs $1,899).

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art 90
vs
91 Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Score breakdown

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art
90
sharpness 90
af 88
build 88
value 85
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
91
sharpness 91
af 87
build 90
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art versus Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM — full spec comparison
Spec Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art

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

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

FAQ: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art vs Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Which is better, Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art or Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM? +

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 Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art worth the price? +

At $799, Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sharpness.

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.

Does Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art or Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM 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, Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art or Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM? +

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, Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art or Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM? +

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art — more score per dollar ($799 vs $1,899). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.