Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
 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 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Cheaper $799.00 vs $2,396.95
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,598 cheaper (3x less)
More magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo
Slightly shorter 184 mm vs 206 mm
Help
 More than 10% shorter
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 AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Image stabilization Nikon VR II vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
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 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:Nikon AF-S
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f:184 mm
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:206 mm

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 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f:1.4 kg
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:1.5 kg
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/22

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 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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
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
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
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
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 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
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
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$999
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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 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
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 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
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
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

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

Wildlife lens

$150
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks 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
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$449
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f 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 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower 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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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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