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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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At its narrowest, the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Slightly lighter 1.3 kg vs 1.4 kg
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More than 10% lighter
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Learn more about
the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L 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 OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
70-200mm f/2.8L USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Magnification Poor magnification Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef:1:8 (0.1x)
70-200mm f/2.8L USM:1:7.7 (0.1x)

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef:$1,249.00
70-200mm f/2.8L USM:$1,289.00
Weight Light weight Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef:1.4 kg
70-200mm f/2.8L USM:1.3 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

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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

Magnification Has better macro
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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

Sports lens

$2,199

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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

Telephoto lens

$1,149

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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

Magnification Has better macro
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

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299

Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sports lens

$999

Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,299

Magnification Slightly more magnification
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$449

Max focal length Better telephoto
Weight Lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Length Shorter
Magnification More magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499

Length Shorter
Weight Lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$1,509

Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Olympus Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 ED

Olympus Zuiko 35-100mm f/2 ED

Sports lens

$2,499

Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture

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