Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
Help
 At its widest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly more magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:4.8 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
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/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
 Around 50% lighter
Slightly shorter 172 mm vs 184 mm
Help
 Around 10% shorter
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 II EX DG APO Macro 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
Length Quite long Help
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef:184 mm
EF 70-200mm f/4L USM:172 mm

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
2.9x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$169
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L 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
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/4L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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

Sports lens

$2,199
Image stabilization Has 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 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/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
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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

Sports lens

$1,899
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is heavier
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/4L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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

Telephoto lens

$1,349
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/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 Has image stabilization
Length Is shorter
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,289
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$539
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Magnification Much more magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Length Significantly shorter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef

Travel lens

$369
Zoom range Much more zoom
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 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 Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$1,699
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Weight Heavier
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

Sports lens

$5,999
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Lowest price Much more expensive
Weight Significantly heavier
Compare the EF 200mm f/2L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

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