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 RF 70-200 F4L 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. Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports is the longer of the two lenses at 205mm. The Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM with a length of 119mm, is 86mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports also has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports and Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports and the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM Size and Weight 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 70-200 F4L IS USM weighs 695g, 48% (650g) lighter than the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports's weight of 1345g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports and the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS 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 RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has the Canon RF 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 Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm but while Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports has the fastest aperture of
F2.8 , the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM's widest aperture value is
F4 .
