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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
Help
 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 EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Slightly more magnification 1:6.2 (0.2x) vs 1:8 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 1.3 kg vs 1.4 kg
Help
 Around 10% lighter
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 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
EF 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)
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM:1:6.2 (0.2x)

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
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM:$1,299.00
Weight Light weight Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef:1.4 kg
EF 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
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
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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

Sports lens

$1,899
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L 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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
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 USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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 USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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

Sports lens

$2,499
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
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 USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
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
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L 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

$1,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
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 USM
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

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