Lenses comparison


Manufacturer	Sigma	Sigma	Tamron	Canon
Model	70-200 mm f/2.8 II EX APO DG Macro HSM	70-200 mm f/2.8 EX APO DG HSM Macro	SP AF 70-200 mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO	EF 70-200 mm f/2.8L USM
Lenst style	Telephoto zoom	Telephoto zoom	Telephoto zoom	Telephoto zoom
Focal length	70 - 200 mm	70 - 200 mm	70 - 200 mm	70 - 200 mm
Maximum aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8	f/2.8	f/2.8
Angle of view	34.3 - 12.3 ^o	34.3 - 12.3 ^o	34.3 - 12.3 ^o	34.3 - 12.3 ^o
Closest focusing distance	1 m	1 m	0.95 m	1.5 m
Maximum magnification	1:3.5	3.5	1:3.1	1:6.25
Minimum aperture	22	22	32	32
Diaphragm blades	9	9	9	8
Auto focus type	HSM	AF HSM		AF USM
Lens Construction	18 elements / 15 group	18 elements / 15 group	18 elements / 13 group	18 elements / 15 group
Filter diameter	77 mm	77 mm	77 mm	77 mm
Macro Yes/No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Stabilization	No	No	No	No
Available mounts	Canon EF Nikon F Sony A / Minolta Sigma Pentax K Four Thirds	Canon EF Nikon F Sigma Pentax K	Canon EF Nikon F Sony A / Minolta Pentax K	Canon EF
Dimensions	86.5 x 189.8 mm	86.6 x 184.4 mm	89.5 x 194.3 mm	84.6 x 193.6 mm
Weight	1385 g	1380 g	1150 g	1310 g
Additional information	Two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) and three ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements	2 SLD elements, 2 ELD elements.	Flower-shaped Lens Hood, 3 LD elements	Marketed March 1995
Score [max 5.00]	4.39 (6)	4.25 (4)	4.51 (13)	4.67 (5)
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