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 Sports and the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II 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 Sports is the longer of the two lenses at 205mm. The Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM with a length of 199mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports also has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM's 89mm 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 Sports weighs 1345g, which means it is 145g (9%) lighter than the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM which has a weight of 1490g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports and the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM 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
The Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E 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 Sports is also available in the Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
