Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
 vs
Canon
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Cheaper $1,249.00 vs $2,499.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,250 cheaper (2x less)
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Better image stabilization Canon IS II vs Sigma OS
Help
 Less risk of blur
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM:Sigma HSM
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:Canon USM
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM:Sigma OS
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:Canon IS II
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Weight Light weight Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM:1.4 kg
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:1.5 kg

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$799
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,289
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Weight Is lighter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Sports lens

$1,197
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Weight Lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

Sports lens

$1,998
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Pentax SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

Pentax SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

Wildlife lens

$1,397
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Max focal length Better telephoto
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Travel lens

$2,539
Zoom range Much more zoom
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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