Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Sigma OS
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 Less risk of blur
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 4.3x vs 2.9x
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 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
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
Slightly lighter 1 kg vs 1.4 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM:Canon USM
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma OS
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L 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

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 II USM

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

Sports lens

$2,199
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Length Is longer
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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

Telephoto lens

$1,349
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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

Sports lens

$1,899
Length Is longer
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6L 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
Aperture Has a narrower 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 70-300mm f/4-5.6L 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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Zoom range Has much large zoom range
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299
Weight Is lighter
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef 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
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
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
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
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM

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 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 70-300mm f/4-5.6L 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 Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,289
Length Shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

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