Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM
Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM if
- Our notes say it suits: Travel and landscape, hiking telephoto, outdoor sports
Pick the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 250mm vs 200mm at the long end
Spec differences
16 differences| Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM | Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Macro
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
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| Focal length |
70-200mm
|
18-250mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
760 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
172 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
76 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
1.2 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.21×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
8
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
20 elements / 15 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2006
|
not listed
|
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- Mount
- Canon EF both
Our notes
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
A compact, light telephoto zoom with a constant f/4 aperture and stabilization. Popular with travel, landscape and wildlife photographers who watch their weight.
Pros
- Light and compact for the range
- Sharp optics
- Stabilized
- Dust and water resistant
Cons
- Slower than f/2.8 versions
- Blurred backgrounds are harder to achieve
Our notes
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM
This 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens from Sigma fits Canon EF mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A high-ratio walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras.
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