Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Cheaper $1,249.00 vs $2,396.95
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,148 cheaper (around 50% less)
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Better image stabilization Nikon VR II vs Sigma OS
Help
 Less risk of blur
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM:Sigma HSM
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:Nikon AF-S
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM:Sigma OS
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:Nikon VR II
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Weight Light weight Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM:1.4 kg
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:1.5 kg

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Weight Is lighter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Pentax SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Pentax SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Sports lens

$1,397
Length Is shorter
Weight Is lighter
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Compare the SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Sports lens

$1,197
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Weight Lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$799
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Pentax SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

Pentax SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

Wildlife lens

$1,397
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Zoom range Much more zoom
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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