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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM vs Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports

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Key differences

  • Aperture blades: 11 on the 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports, against 8 on the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM.
  • Weight: 1,480 g on the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM, against 1,805 g on the 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports.

EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM or 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports: which should you buy?

Choose the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM for its weight.

Choose the 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports for its aperture blades.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports
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$1,499 new

$689.99 used

Optics
Focal length70–200mm70–200mm
35mm equivalent70–200mm (full frame)70–200mm (full frame)
Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends.f/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/22
Made forFull frameFull frame
Elements / groups23 / 1924 / 22
Aperture blades811 (best)
Closest focus1.20 m1.20 m
Max magnification0.21×0.21×
Focus & handling
AutofocusYes (Ring-type USM)Yes (HSM)
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Weather sealedYesYes
Internal zoomYesYes
Aperture ringNoNo
Teleconverter compatibleYesYes
Size & weight
Weight1,480 g (best)1,805 g
Diameter × length88.8 × 199 mm94.2 × 202.9 mm
Filter thread77 mm82 mm

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