Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM vs Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC

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

Canon · 2005

Pick the Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM if

You need more reach: 300mm vs 200mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC does not
You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.22× maximum magnification

Pick the Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC if

You want a wider view: 55mm vs 70mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.11 m vs 1.5 m

Spec differences

14 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM and the Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC
	Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM	Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC
Brand	Canon	Sigma
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Zoom
Format	Full frame	not listed
Focal length	70-300mm	55-200mm
Weight	630 g	not listed
Length	142.8 mm	not listed
Diameter	76.5 mm	not listed
Filter thread	58 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	1.5 m	1.11 m closer
Max magnification	0.26× larger	0.22×
Optical design	15 elements / 10 groups	12 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor	USM	not listed
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Released	2005	not listed

3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, aperture blades. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Max aperture: f/4 both
Aperture blades: 8 both

Our notes

Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM

The Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM is a telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4-5.6 for Canon EF mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and ultrasonic-motor autofocus. A compact telephoto zoom with image stabilization, a common step up from a kit lens.

Our notes

Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC

The Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC is an APS-C short-telephoto zoom lens covering 55-200mm at f/4-5.6 for Canon EF mount cameras. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.