Sigma 35/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon EF) vs Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
Sigma 35/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon EF) vs Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
When comparing Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM and Sigma 35/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon EF), which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Canon EF) which weighs 665 g, compared to the loser Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM which weighs 765 g.
Winner: Sigma 35/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon EF)
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.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sigma 35/1,4 DG HSM Art (Canon EF) and Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM:
| Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Canon EF) | Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sigma | Canon |
| Year | Missing | 1996 |
| Weight | 665 g | 765 g |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Focal Length | 35 mm | 200 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 145 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 72 |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |