Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs Sigma 150-600mm f/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 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport is faster by 7.6 stops (f/5.0 vs f/70.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM goes wider (70mm vs 150mm).
- Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport reaches further (600mm vs 200mm).
| Spec | EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM | 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm (wider) | 150-600mm |
| Max aperture | f/70.0 | f/5.0 (faster) |
| Released | 1995 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 15 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 18 | n/a |
| Weight g | 1310.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Length mm | 193.6 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 84.6 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.16 | n/a |
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
The original non-stabilized 70-200mm f/2.8L from Canon (2001), known for sharp optics and a lighter body than the IS versions. Works on full-frame EF bodies.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Lighter than the IS versions (about 1.3 kg)
- Sharp optics
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Slow handheld shutter speeds are harder
- Older ring USM design
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 150-600mm at f/5-6.3 for Canon EF mount cameras, from the Sigma Sports line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at sports and wildlife.