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 OS HSM and the Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED 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 OS HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 197mm. The Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED with a length of 187mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM's 86mm 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 AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED weighs 1300g, 9% (130g) lighter than the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM's weight of 1430g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM and the Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM has the Pentax KAF3 lens mount whereas the Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF3 Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM has a focal range of 70-200mm 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
105 - 300mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED has a focal range of 80-200mm and 2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 120 - 300mm.
