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 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR 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. Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II is the longer of the two lenses at 209mm. The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM with a length of 197mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II also 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. Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM weighs 1430g, which means it is 110g (7%) lighter than the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II which has a weight of 1540g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM and the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II 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 Sigma SA lens mount whereas the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II has the Nikon F (FX) 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 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), Pentax KAF3 and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
