The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM and the Canon 70-200mm f4.0L 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. Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 197mm. The Canon 70-200mm f4.0L USM with a length of 172mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM also has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Canon 70-200mm f4.0L USM's 76mm 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 70-200mm f4.0L USM weighs 705g, 50% (725g) lighter than the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM's weight of 1430g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Canon 70-200mm f4.0L USM has a 67mm 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 Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 70-200mm f4.0L USM:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Canon 70-200mm f4.0L USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) 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 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is also available in the Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm but while Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Canon 70-200mm f4.0L USM's widest aperture value is
F4.0.
