When comparing Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E and Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM which weighs 1430 g, compared to the loser Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS - Sony E which weighs 1800 g.
Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 39 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 170 cm for Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS - Sony E.
Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Full specifications table of Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM and Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E:
Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM | Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS - Sony E | |
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Brand | Canon | Sigma |
Weight | 1430 g | 1800 g |
Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
Focal Length | 28 - 70 mm | 200 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2 | 2 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 39 cm | 170 cm |
Type | Zoom | Prime |
Filter Thread | 95 | 105 |
Stabilization | No | Yes |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
Stabilization Type | Missing | Sigma Optical Stabilizer (OS) |