Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS § 03 Head to head
Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS vs Venus Optics LAOWA 200 mm f/2 AF FF
Sigma 200mm f/2 has optical image stabilization. Laowa 200mm f/2 is 232 g lighter.
The Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS is a 200mm f/2 prime, and the Venus Optics LAOWA 200 mm f/2 AF FF is a 200mm f/2 prime. On paper the Venus Optics LAOWA 200 mm f/2 AF FF comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS 
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Key differences
Why is the Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS better than the Venus Optics LAOWA 200 mm f/2 AF FF?
- Has optical image stabilization
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA 200 mm f/2 AF FF better than the Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS?
- 232 g lighter (1588 g vs 1820 g)
- 24 mm shorter (176.8 mm vs 201 mm long)
- Focuses 20 cm closer (1.5 m vs 1.7 m)
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Which should you buy?
- wildlife For wildlife photography, the Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS has the edge: it has optical image stabilization.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS has the edge: it has optical image stabilization.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS | Venus Optics LAOWA 200 mm f/2 AF FF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 200mm | 200mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Telephoto lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 1820 g (64.27 oz) | 1588 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 201 x 118.9 mm | 176.8 x 118 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1.70 m (5.58 ft) | 1.5 m ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.13x | — |
| Image stabilization | Yes ◆ | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 19 elements / 14 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 105 mm | 105 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, L-Mount | Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Price | $3,299 list price | — |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Venus
- 201 × 118.9 mm
- 176.8 × 118 mm
The Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS is 24 mm longer and 232 g heavier than the Venus Optics LAOWA 200 mm f/2 AF FF.
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Sample frames
Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS or the Venus Optics LAOWA 200 mm f/2 AF FF?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA 200 mm f/2 AF FF weighs 1588 g, 232 g less than the Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS (1820 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS or the Venus Optics LAOWA 200 mm f/2 AF FF?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA 200 mm f/2 AF FF focuses down to 1.5 m, against 1.7 m for the Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS.
- Do the Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS and the Venus Optics LAOWA 200 mm f/2 AF FF have image stabilization?
- Only the Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS or the Venus Optics LAOWA 200 mm f/2 AF FF better for wildlife photography?
- For wildlife photography, the Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS has the edge: it has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS or the Venus Optics LAOWA 200 mm f/2 AF FF better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Sigma S 200 mm f/2 DG OS has the edge: it has optical image stabilization.
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