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 Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS 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 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 197mm. The Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II with a length of 149mm, is 48mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM also has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II's 82mm 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 OSS II weighs 794g, 44% (636g) lighter than the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM's weight of 1430g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3 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 OS HSM has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II's widest aperture value is
F4.0.
