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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
More magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 80% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $799.00 vs $1,299.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $500 cheaper (around 40% less)
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef.
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 II EX DG APO Macro 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

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 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef:$799.00
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM:$1,299.00
Weight Light weight Help
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef:1.4 kg
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM:1.3 kg
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Sports lens

$1,249
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef 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
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 II EX DG APO Macro 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/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 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 II EX DG APO Macro 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 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 image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM 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 image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,289
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sports lens

$999
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef

Travel lens

$199
Zoom range Much more zoom
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
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
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Magnification Much more magnification
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro 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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