Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM vs Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture Image Stabilization | Lightest |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Video | Travel |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 70-200 mm | 70-200 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 8 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 1.4 m | 1.2 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 1430 g | 705 g |
| Length | 197.6 mm | 172 mm |
| Diameter | 86.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2010 | 1999 |
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Comparing Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM (70-200 mm, f/2.8) and Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM (70-200 mm, f/4).
Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM is the lightest at 705 g, Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM weighs 1430 g.
Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/2.8, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM can focus closest at 1.2 m minimum focus distance.
Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM includes image stabilization.
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