The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 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 Z 70-200 F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 208mm. The Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM with a length of 204mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II's 90mm 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 Z 70-200 F2.8 II weighs 1180g, 28% (460g) lighter than the Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM's weight of 1640g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM has a filter size of 86mm whereas the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 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 APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is also available in the Canon EF , Sigma SA and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 180mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
270mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 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.
