The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM and the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM is the longer of the two lenses at 199mm. The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II with a length of 184mm, is 15mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II's 87mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II weighs 1390g, 3% (50g) lighter than the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM's weight of 1440g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM and the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM and the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II is also available in Four Thirds , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
