Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM vs Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM

Both are Canon EF telephoto zoom 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 want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.22× maximum magnification
You shoot full frame: the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM is made for APS-C

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

You want a wider view: 50mm vs 70mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.1 m vs 1.5 m

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM and the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM
	Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM	Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Brand	Canon	Sigma
Format	Full frame	APS-C
Focal length	70-300mm	50-200mm
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	1.1 m closer
Max magnification	0.26× larger	0.22×
Optical design	15 elements / 10 groups	14 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor	USM	HSM
Released	2005	not listed

5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Max aperture: f/4 both
Aperture blades: 8 both
Image stabilization: Yes 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