Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
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Sigma
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 150 mm
Help
 More than 30% 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 Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Slightly better wide angle 50 mm vs 70 mm
Help
 Around 30% better wide angle
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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
Silent and fast
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

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
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f:$999.00
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f:70 mm
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f:50 mm
Weight Light weight Help
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f:1.4 kg
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f:1.3 kg

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

competitors

Shared 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
Magnification Has worse macro
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 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
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 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
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 better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Magnification Has worse macro
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 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM

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

Sports lens

$799
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO 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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

Sports lens

$749
Length Is shorter
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$894
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f 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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Magnification Less magnification
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
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,289
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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