Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM vs Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM and Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM.

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Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Name Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Release Year 2009 2010
Release Date
MSRP 750 USD 2499 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II 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 45 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Construction 18 elements  /  14 groups 23 elements  /  19 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Focal Length 18-250 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 232 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 88 mm
Length 101 mm 199 mm
Weight 630 gr 1490 gr
Other
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-04 581 ET-87
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A