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

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 1:8 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $799.00 vs $1,249.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $450 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 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
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

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
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef:$799.00
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef:$1,249.00
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Weight Light weight Help
1.4 kg
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/22

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
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 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
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 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM 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

$2,199
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better 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 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 Has a higher max f/stop
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 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
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 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
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef
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
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
Weight Is lighter
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 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 Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$169
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower 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
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 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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef.

discussion Which do you think is better?

Speech is free, but discussion at LensHero is moderated! Please discuss your opinion of these lenses here, and discuss feedback for LensHero at our support community.

Showing 0 comments
“LensHero will help you cut through the sheer number of lenses out there to find the few you want to read more about”
- LifeHacker
“Finding the right lens on Lenshero is incredibly easy!”
- Revell Photography
“I am in love with LensHero.”
- Shoot from the Belly
“Kind of a little bit in love with LensHero”
- @alicetragedy
“No technical stuff whatsoever, just plain and simple questions complete with examples so that any user can understand”
- Karel Donk, Photographer
“I love that I can pull up different lenses in my price range that will fit my DSLR.”
- Jennifer Sutton
feedback and support | about | blog | privacy and legal
Copyright © 2013 by LensHero, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rebellion Media Technology