Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
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Sigma
120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Sony-alpha

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Lighter 1.4 kg vs 2.9 kg
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 2.1x lighter
Cheaper $1,249.00 vs $3,199.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,950 cheaper (2.6x less)
Better wide angle 70 mm vs 120 mm
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 More than 40% better wide angle
Slightly more zoom 2.9x vs 2.5x
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 More than 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
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 Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Sony-alpha
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Sony-alpha

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
Silent and fast
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Sigma OS
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)
120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Sony-alpha:1:8.3 (0.1x)

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

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 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 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Sony-alpha
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 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef 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
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
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 Better image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price 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
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
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
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Sony-alpha Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

Sports lens

$1,998
Weight Significantly lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Sony-alpha
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Sports lens

$769
Weight Significantly lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Sony-alpha
Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/3.5 T* ZK Pentax-k

Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/3.5 T* ZK Pentax-k

Wide angle lens

$1,339
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Weight Significantly lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Distagon 18mm f/3.5 T* ZK Pentax-k vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Sony-alpha
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Macro lens

$410
Weight Much lighter
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Sony-alpha
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$2,999
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Sony-alpha

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