Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM vs Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM and Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM .

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Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Name Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Release Year 2007 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A 599 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 110 cm 35 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 17 mm
F5,6 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 55-200 mm 17-85 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm 68 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 71 mm 78 mm
Length 84 mm 92 mm
Weight 310 gr 475 gr
Other
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-73B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A