The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM and the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM 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 200mm f2L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 208mm. The Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM with a length of 132mm, is 76mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM also has a larger diameter of 128mm compared to the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM's 116mm 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 105mm F1.4 DG HSM weighs 1645g, which means it is 875g (34%) lighter than the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM which has a weight of 2520g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM and the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM 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 105mm F1.4 DG HSM is also available in the Nikon F (FX) , Sigma SA and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 105mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
168mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 200mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 320mm.
