The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II 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 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S is the longer of the two lenses at 203mm. The Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II with a length of 200mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S also has a larger diameter of 94mm compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II's 88mm 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 F2.8 GM II weighs 1045g, which means it is 760g (42%) lighter than the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S which has a weight of 1805g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II 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 Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S is also available in Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
