Sony
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
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Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Significantly better telephoto 400 mm vs 200 mm
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 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 5.7x vs 2.9x
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 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM Learn more about
the Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Cheaper $799.00 vs $1,998.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,199 cheaper (2.5x less)
Slightly lighter 1.4 kg vs 1.6 kg
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 More than 10% lighter
Slightly shorter 184 mm vs 196 mm
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 Around 10% shorter
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:Sony SSM
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:196 mm
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f:184 mm

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

Sports lens

$749
Length Is shorter
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro 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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$499
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,509
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

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

Wildlife lens

$998
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di USD Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di USD Sony-alpha

Wildlife lens

$449
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di USD Sony-alpha vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
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 Image stabilization
Lowest price More expensive
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$999
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

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