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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Slightly cheaper $1,249.00 vs $1,899.00
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 The best price we've seen is $650 cheaper (more than 30% less)
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 EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Sigma OS
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 Less risk of blur
Slightly more magnification 1:5.8 (0.2x) vs 1:8 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma OS
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM:Canon IS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM:Canon USM
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 OS HSM Canon-ef:1.4 kg
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM:1.5 kg
Magnification Poor magnification Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef:1:8 (0.1x)
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM:1:5.8 (0.2x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS 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
Magnification Has better macro
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 OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
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
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Weight Is lighter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$649
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

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

Travel lens

$2,529
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS 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 OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
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
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,699
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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