Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM § 03 Head to head
Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM vs Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sigma 70–200mm f/2.8 is 70 g lighter. Sony 70–200mm f/2.8 focuses 20 cm closer.
The Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM is a 70–200mm f/2.8 zoom, and the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II is a 70–200mm f/2.8 zoom. On paper they trade blows, with 2 advantages each.
Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM 
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM better than the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II?
- 70 g lighter (1430 g vs 1500 g)
- Has optical image stabilization
Why is the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II better than the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM?
- Focuses 20 cm closer (1.2 m vs 1.4 m)
- Newer design (2013 vs 2010)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM has the edge: it is 70 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM | Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70–200mm | 70–200mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Telephoto zoom lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 1430 g (50.44 oz) ◆ | 1,500 g (3.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 86.4 x 197.6 mm | 87 mm (diameter) x 197 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1.4 m (55.12 inches) | 1.2 m (47.24 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.21x |
| Image stabilization | Yes ◆ | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 22 elements / 17 groups | 19 elements in 16 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Sigma SA, Pentax K | Sony A |
| Released | 2010 | 2013 |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Sony
- 197.6 × 86.4 mm
- 197 × 87 mm
The Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM is 1 mm longer and 70 g lighter than the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II.
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Sample frames
Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM or the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II?
- The Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM weighs 1430 g, 70 g less than the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II (1500 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM or the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II?
- The Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II focuses down to 1.2 m, against 1.4 m for the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM.
- Do the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM and the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II have image stabilization?
- Only the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM or the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM has the edge: it is 70 g lighter to carry.
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