The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 200mm F2 DG and the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR 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-IF VR is the longer of the two lenses at 203mm. The Sigma 200mm F2 DG with a length of 201mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR also has a larger diameter of 124mm compared to the Sigma 200mm F2 DG's 119mm 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 200mm F2 DG weighs 1800g, which means it is 1100g (37%) lighter than the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR which has a weight of 2900g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 200mm F2 DG has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR 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 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 200mm F2 DG:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 200mm F2 DG has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 200mm F2 DG is also available in the Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.0.
