The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG 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 85mm F1.4 DG HSM with a length of 126mm, is 83mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II's 87mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM and Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM and the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II Size and Weight 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 85mm F1.4 DG HSM weighs 1130g, which means it is 410g (26%) lighter than the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II which has a weight of 1540g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM has a filter size of 86mm whereas the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 86mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM and the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II 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 SA and Canon EF mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
127.5mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II 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 .
