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differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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At its narrowest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
More magnification 1:4.7 (0.2x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 80% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $1,998.00 vs $2,396.95
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The best price we've seen is $399 cheaper (around 20% less)
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM Learn more about
the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Image stabilization Nikon VR II vs None
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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 APO G SSM:Sony SSM
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 APO G SSM:197 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 APO G SSM: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

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

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

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

Sports lens

$2,499

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is shorter
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor

Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Sports lens

$799

Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Wildlife lens

$1,998

Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Sports lens

$769

Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

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

Wildlife lens

$998

Max focal length Better telephoto
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

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

Sports lens

$1,249

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Cheaper

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

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

Sports lens

$999

Lowest price Cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
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
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

Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
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 Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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