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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon

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

Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

Sigma

60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

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Verdict at a glance

  • Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport is faster by 7.9 stops (f/4.5 vs f/70.0), letting in more light.
  • Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport goes wider (60mm vs 70mm).
  • Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport reaches further (600mm vs 200mm).
Specification comparison
Spec EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
Brand Canon Sigma
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Type Telephoto Zoom Superzoom
Focal length 70-200mm 60-600mm (wider)
Max aperture f/70.0 f/4.5 (faster)
Released 2010 n/a
Blades 8 n/a
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 19 n/a
Af motor USM n/a
Elements 23 n/a
Weight g 1490.0 n/a
Filter mm 77 n/a
Length mm 199.0 n/a
Stabilized Yes n/a
Diameter mm 88.8 n/a
Min focus m 1.2 n/a
Max magnification 0.21 n/a

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

The second-generation 70-200mm f/2.8L zoom from Canon, widely used by professionals. A stabilized, weather-sealed telephoto for full-frame EF bodies.

Pros

  • Constant f/2.8
  • Stabilized
  • Weather-sealed
  • Strong optical reputation

Cons

  • Heavy (about 1.5 kg)
  • Large and conspicuous
  • Older coatings than the III

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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