Canon EF 22–55mm lens vs Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM

Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Canon · 1998

EF 22–55mm lens

f/4175 g

Full specs

Sigma

50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM

f/4HSM

Full specs

Pick the Canon EF 22–55mm lens if

You want a wider view: 22mm vs 50mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.35 m vs 1.1 m

Pick the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM if

You need more reach: 200mm vs 55mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Canon EF 22–55mm lens does not

Spec differences

15 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon EF 22–55mm lens and the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM
	Canon EF 22–55mm lens	Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Brand	Canon	Sigma
Type	Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Format	not listed	APS-C
Focal length	22-55mm	50-200mm
Weight	175 g	not listed
Length	59 mm	not listed
Diameter	66 mm	not listed
Filter thread	58 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.35 m closer	1.1 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.22×
Aperture blades	not listed	8
Optical design	not listed	14 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	HSM
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized
Released	1998	not listed

2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Max aperture: f/4 both

Our notes

Canon EF 22–55mm lens

The Canon EF 22–55mm lens is a standard zoom lens covering 22-55mm at f/4 for Canon EF mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Our notes