Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM vs Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM and Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II .

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Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Name Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Manufacturer Sigma Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Release Year 2009 2009
Release Date
MSRP 420 USD 2399 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 140 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 18 mm
F4,5 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 21 elements  /  18 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Focal Length 18-50 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 32 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 74 mm 87 mm
Length 88 mm 209 mm
Weight 395 gr 1540 gr
Other
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH730-02 580 HB-48
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A