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 Sports and the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S 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 Sports is the longer of the two lenses at 205mm. The Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S with a length of 203mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S has a larger diameter of 94mm compared to the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports's 91mm 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 Sports weighs 1345g, which means it is 460g (25%) lighter than the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S which has a weight of 1805g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S has a 82mm 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 Sports:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 Sports is also available in the Leica L mount.
Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
