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differences

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

Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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At its widest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
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/4L IS USM

Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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At its narrowest, the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Sigma OS
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Less risk of blur
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.4 kg
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Around 50% lighter
More magnification 1:4.8 (0.2x) vs 1:8 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 70% larger in your photo
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS 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/4L IS USM:Canon USM
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma OS
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM:Canon IS
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
2.9x

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

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

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

Sports lens

$2,499

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is heavier
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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
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

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
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
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,299

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS 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
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149

Length Shorter
Zoom range More zoom
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture

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