The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II and the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR 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 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II is the longer of the two lenses at 184mm. The Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR with a length of 179mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR's 78mm 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. Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR weighs 850g, 38% (540g) lighter than the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II's weight of 1390g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II and the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II is also available in the Canon EF , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm but while Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR's widest aperture value is
F4.0.
