The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S 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 VR S is the longer of the two lenses at 220mm. The Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM with a length of 198mm, is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM's 86mm 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 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM weighs 1350g, which means it is 90g (6%) lighter than the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S which has a weight of 1440g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S 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 Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM is also available in the Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM has a focal range of 50-150mm and
3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
75-225mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm.
