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 Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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 Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G with a length of 175mm, is 28mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S also has a larger diameter of 94mm compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G'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. Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G weighs 840g, 53% (965g) 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 Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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 Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S has the Sigma SA lens mount whereas the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm but while Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G's widest aperture value is
F4.0.
