CANON 17-55 vs SIGMA 17-50 | f2.8 lens comparison

[@PromoMoviescomau]

Best and most concise comparison of these 2 lenses on the internet!!!

[@taiark4840]

i got the 17-55 about a month ago for 250bucks. I am more than happy. The Sharpness is insane compared to my EF 50 1.8, the IS is amazing, ive taken handheld photos at 1/10th that have ZERO ghosting (even with shaky hands). My only downsides are the size and the focal length changing due to gravity, but when mainly using it not upside(down), you dont really notice anything. I can only recommend it for the price you can get it used. (Tip: Shoot using f3.2, its a lot sharper than 2.8 and lets in just a little less light, its worth it)

[@vantasticman777]

comparing the sharpness at 50mm f4. which is sharper between the nifty-fifty and the Sigma 17-50?

[@pix2reel441]

The price point was a huge consideration point for me

[@RichieColemanSr]

Which one did you purchase?

[@maxx-er3fj]

@@RichieColemanSr i chose sigma becouse you get better sharpness and good af, for less money. Also I like how it feels under the hand wit its soft finish

[@Naku-SomewhereYouAreNot]

Yeah, like you, cost is a huge consideration. It's hard to believe that cameras at $1000 are considered "budget" cameras. Then lenses run you even more and the camera industry would like you to believe you're a cheap bastard. I went with the Sigma. Cost difference is significant, and the performance difference is minute. Now I have a few hundred bucks saved to put towards another "budget" lens.

[@cjc1212]

@@Naku-SomewhereYouAreNot someone that shares my sentiment, I spent 1000-1100ish dollars on an 80d, battery grip, rode mic and now this sigma and I still feel like im lowballing myself lol

[@seanedwards94]

This was such a cool lens comparison. I'd love to see more from you

[@ERLICS]

Thank you very much for your motivation and support! 😁 I will try to find a free time to make more videos 😊✌️

[@agentbl]

I own a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 lens. It's been doing great for me.

[@maxx-er3fj]

Me too, but withous stabilisation. Very sharp images and its inexpensive

[@MarianPeciar87]

Great video and comparison. Very useful to actually hear loudness of both auto-focus system. Thanks a lot.

[@ERLICS]

Thank you very much! I'm glad that you liked this video. 😊

[@luisfermusic1268]

Necesitaba este vídeo. La mejor comparación que pudo haber existido.

[@ERLICS]

Thank you! I'm glad you find this video useful. :)

[@Linteria]

Best lens comparison i've ever seen! Music was on point, pace was perfect, and i even made a game out of guessing the right pick. Well done. Would love to see an update with the Contemporary version of the Sigma vs the Canon.

[@ERLICS]

I'm glad you liked this comparison. Thank you for suggestions, I'll keep that in mind. 😊👍

[@GerhardBothaWFF]

Been looking for this. Thanks

[@TheNewTravel]

Great format for this video thanks

[@ERLICS]

Thank you 😊

[@guilhermelentes_]

canon t7 is compatible with canon 17-55mm I bought a semi-new one and it is showing error 01

[@dedelabinouze5110]

Basically the only significant difference is IS and price. Thanks for the video ! Just what i needed

[@TimandLauren]

hey ERLICS, does the f stop decrease as you zoom in more for the canon 17-55? like at 55 you can only do f5?

[@ERLICS]

Sorry for the delayed answer. This lens has a constant 2.8 aperture. it does not change. 😊✌️

[@harrison00xXx]

Small correction if you are ok with: Yes officially its a constant 2.8 aperture, but if you ever tried making a video with fixed camera settings and zoom the lens, you will realize between around 25 and 35mm the 17-55 Canon gets slightly (very slight, barely noticable!) darker. In realistic terms, its just a constant 2.8 aperture (and a lot better than any standard kit lens)

[@RichieColemanSr]

I have a Canon 90D, what's a good all around lens, and what's the best lens for for shooting weddings, senior photos etc?

[@ERLICS]

It's a hard question... I think you need more than one lens for that kind of shooting, especially for weddings. But if you are looking something on the budget for everything - I'd suggest to take Canon 24-105 f/4 IS + wide angle cheap lens: Canon 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM😊

[@flyfelix333]

This is a great Video. Simple but effective!

[@ERLICS]

Thank you very much! 😊 I'm glad you find it useful.✌️

[@akshaygaikar919]

Sigma 17 50 vs canon 18 135 which is best for wedding photography plz suggest

[@ERLICS]

I would use a CANON 18-135, but only for a longer focal length which would allow to make more various shots. ✌️😊

[@억투더장]

What's better for video? I use bmpcc 6k pro

[@ERLICS]

In my opinion Canon is better choice for video than Sigma in all aspects except sharpness - but you can add it in post-production, so it's not much of the problem 😊✌️

[@억투더장]

Which one is better for video ? I have bmpcc 6k pro

[@Bayrilias]

Is the sigma 15-55mm f2.8 lens can connect to the canon m50 with no adaptor please ?

[@ERLICS]

Hi, unfortunately it can not. You'll need EF- EOS M adapter 😉✌️

[@Bayrilias]

@@ERLICS thank youu so much ❤️ . i just made sure that i need it ( lens canon adapter )

[@agentbl]

What's the name of the music used in this video? I like it.

[@ERLICS]

Joakim Karud - Almost Original :)

[@hurkle97]

wow......it's great and very useful....i hope i can see other lens comparison in the future....for instance, popular 85mm lens........

[@ERLICS]

Thanks! I will definitely have an 85mm lens comparison in mind ;)

[@b.r.srihari4099]

Good review.....Solution for Canon lens creeping ? Is that a deal breaker?

[@ERLICS]

Elastic band 😀 Not 100% fixing the problem, but better than nothing 😊✌️

[@harrison00xXx]

I cleaned once a Canon 17-55 and just tried to glue a very thin fibercloth stripe on the front barrel. It didnt just kept a lot of dust out of the lens but also made lens creep pretty much impossible. Tho the only downside i realized: You can not use the 17-55 as push/pull zoom anymore as it was possible before I really love this lens, and lens creeping/dust collection is beside the lower build quality the only downside of this lens.

[@Mayk8017]

SIGMA 17-50 vs Tamron 17-50 none VC?

[@QuanRandy]

what name soud track bro thanks ?

[@drlf29]

Necesitaba este video para decidirme. Y ya lo hice. Muchas gracias

[@ERLICS]

Thank you! I'm glad you find this video useful. :)

[@Linteria]

cual elegiste?

[@und1365]

I enjoyed the video. I am using 17-55MM lens. I had to repair it because of a small problem and it cost 170,000 won, but I haven't done it yet. The reason is Sigma 17-50MM. I want to buy it with wit. The purpose of the shooting is to take a picture of a person and a full body. I want to know which one is better for clarity or clarity. I want to know the quickness and clarity of the video, I don't care about the sound. The bottom line is whether you pay 170,000 won to repair it or buy 17-50 sigma with that money. Your comparison video was superb.

[@ERLICS]

I'm glad this video was useful to you. I'd repair 17-55. I have never regretted switching from sigma 17-50 to canon 17-55 it's more expensive for a reason. With Sigma lens I couldn't use handheld footage, atofocus was also not very smooth, with canon lens I don't have these problems, everything is great. But it's only my opinion, and it depends what you shoot and how you shoot, so you have to decide yourself. Good luck! 😊

[@und1365]

@@ERLICS Thank you for your reply. 17-55mm I've corrected the repair. If I buy another used one, that could be a problem, right? The risk is too high, so I think it's better to replace the parts 17-55mm and use it safely. Thanks for your advice, it's a lot of help. Have a good week.I'm going to subscribe. I hope you succeed. ^^

[@icetea4345]

What kind of problem?

[@reygentubio2972]

ill go to canon 17-55mm, i owned before the sigma 17-50 not sharp like the 17-55 canon sharp

[@harrison00xXx]

typical sigma issues... I also heard so many people saying how sharp their Sigma 150-600C lenses are, but in fact i tested 5 different models from different sellers (private) and only the last one i tested was also sharp and "sharp enough" in the corners, all other 150-600Cs before had heavy issues (all in corners, some even in the center)

[@harrison00xXx]

Very nice comparison and how you made it! But whats your personal favorite, considering in also more modern mirrorless cameras like EOS R10 and R7? I find the Canon 17-55 to be the best pick for general photography/videography and as a allround/always on camera lens. Except for the annoying bad build quality and dust pump i cant say anything bad about the canon.

[@AlmightyPyro]

Do you think the 24-70mm might be a better alternative for cropped sensor? I feel that lens is better overall but might be too zoomed in at 24mm and it’s almost twice as expensive.

[@harrison00xXx]

@@AlmightyPyro not really i had once a 24-105 F4 and a 28-135 on APS-C and Full Frame, on FF 28 or 24mm is fine and pretty wide, but on APS-C even the 24mm are just long/tight. There is sadly no true replacement for something like the Canon 17-55 2.8, as much i hate to use such an old lens its just the best you can use on a R7 with this focal length

[@ERLICS]

Hi, it's a good question & I think you are right. I didn't have a chance to compare these two lense side by side, but I think 24-70 lens should be sharper, faster and more solid. Talking about 17 vs 24mm, it's too zoomed in at 24mm for my needs. Great topic, i will try to compare theese two lenses in the near future. Thanks 😊✌️

[@harrison00xXx]

@@ERLICS That sound like APS-C/Crop problems when you say the 24mm are too tight. I had for „long“ full frame and a compact, super cheap 28-135mm IS USM lens, later a 24-105 F4L (EF, ofc) I really loved the 28-135mm, absolutely nice focal range, somewhat wide (about as wide as 17mm on Canon APS-C) and the 135mm were not really long, but the lens was compact, super light and cheap for 135mm F5.6 The 24-105 i didnt have that long since i switched shortly after back to APS-C with the R7 but it was probably MY FAVORITE lens on full frame, except for wildlife and astro it served everything. In the end the biggest issues i had with my Full Frame setup was the annoying weight and size, the 24-105 was a really big, heavy boy compared to the pretty similar 17-55 2.8 APS-C lens on APS-C camera. As much it was a heavy downgrade in build quality, the R7 + 17-55 2.8 is lighter, shorter and cheaper than what i had before - for basically the same (or better…) image quality since the R7 is as good in low light/high ISO as the full frame camera i had before but F2.8 vs F4, not a huge difference but still.

[@harrison00xXx]

@@ERLICS the 24-70 2.8 lens was actually also in my mind for a while, its really great and sharp, but the price, „limited“ zoom range and if i remember right its even heavier than the 24-105 F4 were too much downsides/compromises as interesting it would have been. 24mm might be somewhat wide, but 70mm on FF are very short. When used on APS-C its just a glorified zoom and portrait lens since the about 40mm on the wide end are pretty useless then for wide shots and i would at best see sense in nightlife and concerts/events for this lens on APS-C for example. On Full frame tho, if the 70mm are enough its for sure one of the best general purpose lenses if its in the budget. I somehow hope to this day that any manufacturer release something like a 24-105 F2.8 (full frame!), with shorter flange distances of mirrorless and so simpler/lighter optical designs such a lens would probably bring me back to full frame. In combination a 24-105 2.8, 100-400 5.6 and any prime supertele, even the RF 800 F11 i have already i could live more or less with just these 3 lenses as mainly used lenses beside 1 or 2 macro lenses.

[@abdullahharun2640]

dude what is the name of this music. so beautiful

[@ERLICS]

Joakim Karud - Almost Original :)

[@RichieColemanSr]

Great video. I'm thinking about purchasing the Canon 17-55 f2.8, or the Sigma 18-35 f1.8, which would you recommend?

[@ERLICS]

Personally I would take Canon 17-55 2.8, because it has a longer focal range and stabilization. Here is a great specs comparison: versus.com/en/canon-ef-s-17-55-f-2-8-is-usm-vs-sigma-18-35mm-f1-8-dc-hsm-a 😉

[@RichieColemanSr]

@@ERLICS Thanks for the feedback and information.

[@DRACOFURY]

*But what about the PRICE*

[@ERLICS]

Hi. You can get SIGMA lens on ebay for about 300$, Canon is about 400$. In my opinion it's definitely worth to pay a little bit more and buy a CANON lens, especially if you are looking lens for filming. :)

[@israrhussainaquarius]

Guys please suggest which one should I buy for my kids and family videos? Thanks 🤝

[@ERLICS]

In my opinion Canon lens have a better value for the price. Image quality is similar of theese lenses, but canon have better image stabilization, so it would be better results filming handheld 😉✌️

[@israrhussainaquarius]

@@ERLICS thank you so much , how about the video quality because I have a gimbal to manage stabilisation 😊

[@ERLICS]

Video quality of theese lenses are about the same. Sigma has a louder autofocus, canon is heavier but has a smoother autofocus. I had sigma lens for couple of years and when I got canon for me it was an upgrade. But it's your choice to decide which lens is for you. 😉

[@israrhussainaquarius]

@@ERLICS dear I bought sigma 18-35mm f1.8 thanks alot

[@midgetarmy154]

um was this sponsored by sigma, looking at the sharpness comparisons looking at the different areas of each they are either identical or the sigma is a little soft but it goes to sigma - btw I don't have either so no dog in this fight

[@ERLICS]

I wish it was sponsored. 😀 Don't worry, it's almost identical ✌️

[@Mr48374837]

Hi, thanks for the lovely review I have now decided onto buying a canon 17-55 2.8 but before that can I get some help, please. Does it matter if I buy the new lens randomly without worrying about when it was produced? I have heard few reviews or comments saying the new ones produced have pretty stable and reliable IS. If so, may I know if there's anyone who may know the serial number range and how to know which ones are the new one ? Your help is highly appreciated. thanks

[@ERLICS]

Hi, It's a really good question, but in my opinion it's not worth to think too much about it because this lens comparing to other good lenses is kind of cheap, especially used ones. I think the most important thing is to carefully check the condition of lens in the added photos if you are buying it used from ebay, or etc. However, here's what I found answering to your question 😉 Maybe It will be useful for you✌ Canon lens DATE CODES: www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Lenses/Canon-Lens-Aging.aspx

[@Mr48374837]

@@ERLICS thanks for your kind words, just ordered a new one so nothing goes wrong. 😊

[@ERLICS]

Cool! It's a great lens and I think you won't be disappointed 😊✌️

[@Urlovelymum]

I still can’t decide 😭

[@adhardino9781]

cool video, well done!

[@ERLICS]

Thank you! 😊✌️

[@andrewhunter9770]

helpful test, thank you. If only you had a sense for music ... ;-)

[@striderwhiston9897]

The sigma focused slightly faster, not sure why the canon got the point

[@ERLICS]

That's right, speed is similar but canon has a smoother auto focus ✌️

[@johnh4434]

I have both but get rid one , the sigma no good , too dark

[@ERLICS]

Good choice!

[@RobFisherUK]

Looks like for video the Canon wins.

[@Puzzleofsufferance]

пацаны выручайте на никон версии при 28-50 мм любой диафрагме,в лайввю не фокусируется вообще...у кого такое же действо,ганяет туда сюда и не фокусирует

[@ERLICS]

Hi, it is hard to say what is wrong, but at first you can try to adjust "AF fine-tuning options". Here is the video how to do it :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJXMaHeoftN3opo

[@johnyperezgalano3979]

Realmente el Canon supera al Sigma por mucho.

[@억투더장]

왜 그렇게 생각하는지 궁금해요

[@ВладимирКовалёв-л4р]

А цена?!

[@FormDriven]

I really like this

[@Victor-ti5fe]

Thanks

[@BlueSky-ub4fx]

OMG... This is seizure-inducing

[@jongilmour211]

Music sucks

[@tridinh1011]

Wow the OS on the sigma is shit

[@ERLICS]

I fully agree! It's almost the same if OS is ON or OFF :/

[@kevc.2958]

@@ERLICS wonder if os is damaged

[@ERLICS]

@@kevc.2958 It would be interesting to compare this lens to the same new one. Maybe over time it started to work worse, but when I did this comparison it had a motor sound and I saw a slight stabilization, so it's working. :)

[@ogododavid6360]

I own the sigma and it's exceptionally great