Sigma 853101
Sigma
39 Overall Score
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Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Canon
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma 853101
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Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
78 out of 100 high confidence 459 reviews
The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast and silent autofocus, and robust build quality. Many users consider it a workhorse for sports, portraits, and low-light photography, though the lack of image stabilization is a notable drawback for some. A significant number of reviews highlight the lens's weight and the potential for focus inconsistencies, particularly with moving subjects. Concerns about Canon's support for older models and the tripod collar design also appear in negative feedback.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality
- Fast and silent autofocus (USM)
- Excellent for low-light photography
- Versatile for sports and portraits
- Robust build quality
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Heavy and bulky
- Tripod collar design issues
- Inconsistent autofocus with moving subjects
- Canon no longer supports repairs
Image quality 35
Autofocus performance 28
Build quality 22
Weight and size 18
Image stabilization 15
Value for money 12
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Specifications
| Sigma 853101 | Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 125 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | — | Air Sphere Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.8-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | — | Canon EF |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 1.07 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | USM★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 700 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.3x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma 853101
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Scores 64 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 22 specs.