The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S and the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM 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 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S is the longer of the two lenses at 203mm. The Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM with a length of 150mm, is 53mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S also has a larger diameter of 94mm compared to the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM's 80mm 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 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM weighs 1180g, 34% (625g) lighter than the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S's weight of 1805g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM has a 72mm 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 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S has the Sigma SA lens mount whereas the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S is also available in the Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S has a focal range of 70-200mm and
2.9X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 150mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 225mm.
