Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM vs Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport is faster by 5.3 stops (f/4.5 vs f/28.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM goes wider (28mm vs 60mm).
- Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport reaches further (600mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM | 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Superzoom |
| Focal length | 28-70mm (wider) | 60-600mm |
| Max aperture | f/28.0 | f/4.5 (faster) |
| Released | 1993 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 11 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 16 | n/a |
| Weight g | 880.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Length mm | 117.6 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 83.2 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.5 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.18 | n/a |
Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon's 1993 pro standard zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture. The EF 24-70mm f/2.8L replaced it in 2002.
Pros
- f/2.8 across the range
- L-series build
- Ring USM
Cons
- Heavy at about 880g
- No wide 24mm end
- Softer than modern 24-70mm lenses
Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
A long telephoto zoom from Sigma's Sport line, with Optical Stabilizer and a dust- and splash-proof structure. It covers 60-600mm.
Pros
- 60-600mm range
- Optical Stabilizer
- Dust- and splash-proof structure
Cons
- Very heavy at roughly 2.7 kg
- Large
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