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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
Help
 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)
Help
 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 Nikon-f
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 OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

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 Nikon-f: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
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
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 OS HSM Nikon-f
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 OS HSM Nikon-f
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 Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
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 OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 OS HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
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 OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Sports lens

$999
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

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