The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II and the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM 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. Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II is the longer of the two lenses at 197mm. The Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II with a length of 184mm, is 13mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 87mm.
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 HSM II weighs 1390g, 7% (110g) lighter than the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II's weight of 1500g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II and the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM 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 Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II has the Sigma SA 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 Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount.
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II is also available in Canon EF , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
