Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art goes wider (24mm 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 | 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 24-70mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2018 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 19 | 14 |
| Af motor | USM | HSM |
| Elements | 23 | 19 |
| Weight g | 1480.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 82 |
| Length mm | 199.0 | 107.6 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 88.8 | 88.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.2 | 0.37 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | 0.21 |
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 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art
Sigma's stabilized 24-70mm f/2.8 Art zoom for full-frame DSLRs, with an HSM focus motor, an 82mm filter thread and a close focus limit of 0.37 m. The built-in Optical Stabilizer sets it apart from many rivals in this class.
Pros
- Optical stabilization in the lens
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- HSM autofocus with manual override
- Close focus of 0.37 m
Cons
- Large and heavy for a standard zoom
- Mount-specific, so it needs an adapter for mirrorless bodies