| Announced | 2003-11-01 |
| Indicative price (USD) | 350 |
| Aperture | f/2.8-4 |
| Focal range (mm) | 17 - 35 |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 77 |
| Max diameter (mm) | 83.5 |
| Mount type | Canon EF |
| Stabilization | No |
| AF Motor | HSM |
| Zoom type | Ring |
| Rotating front element | No |
| Tripod mount | No |
| Color | Black |
| Full-Time manual focus | Yes |
| Number of lenses | 16 |
| Number of groups | 13 |
| Diaphragm blades | 8 |
| Circular aperture | Yes |
| Length (mm) | 86.2 |
| Weight (gr) | 560 |





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DxOMark continues its exploration of the past with this very good wide-angle lens that Sigma first produced for Canon mounts in 2003, and while we’re at it, we’ll use this opportunity to compare it with one of the most best-known lenses on the market, the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM. |