Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L vs Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L and Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro.
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Product |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Name | Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L | Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Release Year | 2011 | 2009 |
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| MSRP | N/A | 680 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Standard / Normal Macro |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-SNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| 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 | 200 cm | 22 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,15 | |
| Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | No |
Aperture |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 |
F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F2,8 at 17 mm F4 at 70 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Construction | 25 elements / 20 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Focal Length | 200-400 mm | 17-70 mm |
| Zoom Range | 200 mm | 53 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | Yes | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | 1.4x | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
Yes
OS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 128 mm | 79 mm |
| Length | 366 mm | 88 mm |
| Weight | 3620 gr | 535 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC HSM OS Macro |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 72 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-120 (WII) | LH780-04 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |