Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM goes wider (17mm vs 70mm).
- Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM reaches further (200mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM | 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 17-70mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2018 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 19 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 23 | n/a |
| Weight g | 1480.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Length mm | 199.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 88.8 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.2 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | n/a |
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
The third version of Canon's pro 70-200mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom, with image stabilization and a weather-sealed L build for sports, weddings and events.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Image stabilization
- Weather-sealed L build
- Fast ring USM autofocus
Cons
- Heavy to carry all day
- Large front element shows fingerprints and dust
- Only a modest step over the II
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is an APS-C macro zoom lens covering 17-70mm at f/2.8-4 for Canon EF mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.