Sony
70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
 vs
Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM vs the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM.
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 Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Cheaper $1,249.00 vs $1,998.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $749 cheaper (around 40% less)
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

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
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM:Sigma HSM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Weight Light weight Help
1.4 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 II USM

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

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO

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

Sports lens

$1,099
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
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 APO G SSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
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
Compare the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
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
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

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

Sports lens

$1,798
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$1,049
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Sports lens

$1,197
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Weight Lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Pentax SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

Pentax SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

Wildlife lens

$1,397
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$999
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,019
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
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
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

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