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

Much narrower aperture f/32 vs f/16
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At its narrowest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM goes 2 f-stops narrower
Has a silent focus motor Sony SSM vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 30 mm
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More than 6.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:4.7 (0.2x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects more than 2x larger in your photo
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Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha

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
Significantly shorter 59 mm vs 197 mm
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3.3x shorter
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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At its widest, the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Lighter 430 g vs 1.4 kg
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3.2x lighter
Cheaper $289.00 vs $1,998.00
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The best price we've seen is $1,709 cheaper (6.9x less)
Better wide angle 30 mm vs 70 mm
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2.3x better wide angle
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competitors

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No significant shared competitors found.

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

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

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

Sports lens

$2,499

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
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
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

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha Competitors

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Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Low light lens

$218

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$489

Magnification Much more magnification
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$549

Magnification More magnification
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Slightly longer
Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro

Sony 30mm f/2.8 DT Macro

Macro lens

$198

Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098

Magnification More magnification
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price More expensive

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