Sigma
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef
 vs
Sigma
50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
Help
 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:3.9 (0.3x) vs 1:4.5 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly shorter 102 mm vs 127 mm
Help
 Around 20% shorter
Slightly better wide angle 50 mm vs 70 mm
Help
 Around 30% better wide angle
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Sigma OS
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/5.6
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef:$309.00
50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:$159.00
Length Short Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef:127 mm
50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:102 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef:70 mm
50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:50 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Has better image stabilization
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$649
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

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

Wildlife lens

$169
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
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 Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$196 - $199
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$247
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef.

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