Which Canon fit 70-200 to get?

[Wang]

Hi people.

Decided to treat myself to a 70-200. The three choices seem to be:

Canon 70-200 F2.8L IS II (the MkIII is a bit too expensive to justify as a treat for myself)
Tamron 70-200 F2.8 g2
Sigma 70-200 F2.8 ART

Now I know the Canon is getting on for being a decade old design, so are these third party lenses superior in terms of focus speed and accuracy (especially in low light) and image quality, given they are much more recent? Or is the Canon still considered to be the best (with the exception of the latest revision).

Just realised the Sigma doesn't seem to be available yet and will likely be very expensive anyway. So looks like a toss up between the Canon and the Tamron.

Cheers.

Lee.

 

[Wang]

Surely you mean Sports?

That aside I'm sure it will be very good but it's tough to see past the Canon, which is what I'd buy.

Apologies. I did mean Sports.

 

[Wang]

Yeah having a look its designation is Sport not Art.

The sigma lens has more diaphragm blades and more elements which will improve optical quality, but I don't know what the cost will be?

It is apparently just under 2kg. Also, would having to move more/heavier glass around have an impact on focus speed possibly? I know if I choose the Canon I am guaranteed a quality lens. I just didn't want to drop a fair chunk of change on something that is being outperformed by newer, cheaper kit.