The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM and the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR 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. Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II is the longer of the two lenses at 204mm. The Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM with a length of 115mm, is 89mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II also has a larger diameter of 124mm compared to the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM's 91mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM and Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM and the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II 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. Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM weighs 1130g, which means it is 1800g (61%) lighter than the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II which has a weight of 2930g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Nikon F (FX) Mount
Filter Threads
The Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM and the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 .
Sigma SA , Canon EF and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 135mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
202.5mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 200mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 300mm .
