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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 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects more than 70% larger in your photo
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 OS HSM Canon-ef

Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Cheaper $1,249.00 vs $1,998.00
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The best price we've seen is $749 cheaper (around 40% less)
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

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 OS HSM Canon-ef: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 USM

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

Sports lens

$1,899

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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

Sports lens

$2,199

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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
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

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

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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
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 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Sony-alpha

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

Sports lens

$1,249

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Cheaper
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

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

Wildlife lens

$1,798

Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,149

Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Canon-ef

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

Sports lens

$999

Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,299

Magnification Slightly more magnification
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$449

Max focal length Better telephoto
Weight Lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture

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