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 24-70mm F2.8 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 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S is the longer of the two lenses at 203mm. The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II with a length of 122mm, is 81mm 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 24-70mm F2.8 II's 88mm 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 24-70mm F2.8 II weighs 735g, 59% (1070g) lighter than the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S's weight of 1805g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S and the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II have the same Filter thread size of 82mm.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S has the Sigma SA lens mount whereas the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S is also available in the Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II is also available in Leica L 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 24-70mm F2.8 II has a focal range of 24-70mm 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 36 - 105mm.
