Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM vs Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO

Both are Canon EF telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Canon · 2018

EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM

f/2.81480 gUSM

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Sigma

200-500mm f/2.8 APO

f/2.8

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Pick the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM if

You want a wider view: 70mm vs 200mm at the wide end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO does not
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.2 m vs 5 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.21× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
Our notes say it suits: Sports and action, weddings, concerts and events

Pick the Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO if

You need more reach: 500mm vs 200mm at the long end
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 8

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM and the Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO
	Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM	Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO
Brand	Canon	Sigma
Focal length	70-200mm	200-500mm
Weight	1480 g	not listed
Length	199 mm	not listed
Diameter	88.8 mm	not listed
Filter thread	77 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	1.2 m closer	5 m
Max magnification	0.21× larger	0.13×
Aperture blades	8	9 more blades
Optical design	23 elements / 19 groups	17 elements / 13 groups
Autofocus motor	USM	not listed
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Released	2018	not listed

4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both

Our notes

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.