Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF 70-200mm f/4L 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
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
Help
 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 USM
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
Help
 At its narrowest, the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Lighter 0.7 kg vs 1.4 kg
Help
 2x lighter
More magnification 1:4.8 (0.2x) vs 1:8 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 70% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $629.00 vs $1,249.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $620 cheaper (around 50% less)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L 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 USM:Canon USM
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
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
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/4L 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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is heavier
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/4L USM
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
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/4L USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
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/4L 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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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/4L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,299
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is shorter
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/4L USM

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef 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
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
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 More magnification
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No 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 OS HSM Canon-ef
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/4L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

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

Wildlife lens

$449
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Length Shorter
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,349
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Min focal length Much worse wide angle
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169
Max focal length Better telephoto
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

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