The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM and the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II 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. Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II is the longer of the two lenses at 184mm. The Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM with a length of 132mm, is 52mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM has a larger diameter of 101mm compared to the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II's 87mm diameter.
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. Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM weighs 1151g, which means it is 239g (17%) lighter than the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II which has a weight of 1390g.
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II has the Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Olympus E-5, Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-620 for the Four Thirds Mount.
Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM is also available in the Sigma SA and Canon EF mounts.
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM has a focal range of 12-24mm and
2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
18 - 36mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio .
