Sony 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT vs Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Significantly narrower aperture

f/32

f/22

At its narrowest, the 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT goes 1.1 f-stops narrower

Shorter

85 mm

119 mm

Around 30% shorter

Slightly lighter

305 g

0.6 kg

Around 50% lighter

Slightly better wide angle

55 mm

70 mm

More than 20% better wide angle

Learn more about
the Sony 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

More magnification

1:2 (0.5x)

1:3.4 (0.3x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 70% larger in your photo

Better telephoto

300 mm

200 mm

50% more reach, less perspective distortion

Slightly more zoom

4.3x

3.6x

Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Learn more about
the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

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

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Very narrow widest aperture size
	f/4

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Inexpensive

2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT:	$199.99
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha:	$199.00

Light weight

2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT:	305 g
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha:	0.6 kg

Short

2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT:	85 mm
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha:	119 mm

Good wide-angle

2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT:	55 mm
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha:	70 mm

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

competitors

Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Wildlife lens

$248

Compare the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 vs the 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Compare the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Wildlife lens

$998

Has a silent focus motor

Is longer

Compare the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM vs the 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Compare the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$898

Has way more large zoom range

Compare the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Compare the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di USD Sony-alpha

Wildlife lens

$449

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di USD Sony-alpha vs the 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di USD Sony-alpha vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$199

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha vs the 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Wide angle lens

$350

Has a significantly longer telephoto lens

Has slightly smaller zoom range

Compare the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm vs the 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Compare the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony-alpha

Travel lens

$199

Has way more large zoom range

Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony-alpha vs the 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony-alpha vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3

Wildlife lens

$348

Narrower aperture

Compare the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 vs the 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

Travel lens

$479

Much more zoom

Has a silent focus motor

Significantly wider aperture

Slightly heavier

Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha vs the 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM

Wildlife lens

$159

Has a silent focus motor

Image stabilization

Much wider aperture

Slightly less magnification

Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM vs the 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199

Slightly lighter

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

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Sony
2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT
vs
Sigma
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha