The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II and the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 208mm. The Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports with a length of 205mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II's 90mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II and Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II and the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II weighs 1180g, which means it is 165g (12%) lighter than the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports which has a weight of 1345g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II and the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .