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 70-200 mm f/2.8G
Sigma 70–200mm f/2.8 has a newer design. Sony 70–200mm f/2.8 is 90 g lighter.
The Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM is a 70–200mm f/2.8 zoom, and the Sony 70-200 mm f/2.8G is a 70–200mm f/2.8 zoom. On paper the Sony 70-200 mm f/2.8G comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM 
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Key differences
Why is the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM better than the Sony 70-200 mm f/2.8G?
- Newer design (2010 vs 2006)
Why is the Sony 70-200 mm f/2.8G better than the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM?
- 90 g lighter (1340 g vs 1430 g)
- Focuses 20 cm closer (1.2 m vs 1.4 m)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sony 70-200 mm f/2.8G has the edge: it is 90 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM | Sony 70-200 mm f/2.8G |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70–200mm | 70–200mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 1430 g (50.44 oz) | 1340 g (47.27 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 86.4 x 197.6 mm | 87 x 196.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1.4 m (55.12 inches) | 1.2 m (47.24 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 2006 |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Sony
- 197.6 × 86.4 mm
- 196.5 × 87 mm
The Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM is 1 mm longer and 90 g heavier than the Sony 70-200 mm f/2.8G.
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Sample frames
Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM
Sony 70-200 mm f/2.8G
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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 70-200 mm f/2.8G?
- The Sony 70-200 mm f/2.8G weighs 1340 g, 90 g less than the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM (1430 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM or the Sony 70-200 mm f/2.8G?
- The Sony 70-200 mm f/2.8G focuses down to 1.2 m, against 1.4 m for the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM.
- Is the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM or the Sony 70-200 mm f/2.8G better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sony 70-200 mm f/2.8G has the edge: it is 90 g lighter to carry.
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