Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
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Nikon Nikkor
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Better wide angle 70 mm vs 180 mm
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 2.6x better wide angle
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:6.6 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 90% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 200 mm vs 180 mm
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 More than 10% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.4 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
Shorter 145 mm vs 184 mm
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 More than 20% shorter
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f:$799.00
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF:$749.00
Weight Light weight Help
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f:1.4 kg
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF:0.8 kg
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/22

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Length Is longer
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$999
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Length Is longer
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f 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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Magnification Less magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Sports lens

$769
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Low light lens

$3,995
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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