The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM and the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S 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. Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S is the longer of the two lenses at 203mm. The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM with a length of 146mm, is 57mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S also has a larger diameter of 94mm compared to the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM's 90mm 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. Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM weighs 1070g, which means it is 735g (40%) lighter than the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S which has a weight of 1805g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
