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 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM 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 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II with a length of 184mm, is 19mm 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 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II's 87mm 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 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II weighs 1390g, 22% (415g) lighter than the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S's weight of 1805g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Sigma SA Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Sigma SA Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II has a 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S and the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II has the same Sigma SA lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sigma SA lenses are Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill.
Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II is also available in Canon EF , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.