Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro vs Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro and Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM.
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Product |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
| Name | Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro | Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
| Release Year | 2008 | 2007 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 1200 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
| Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
| 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 | 100 cm | 110 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 55 mm F5,6 at 200 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
| Construction | 18 elements / 15 groups | 12 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
| Focal Length | 70-200 mm | 55-200 mm |
| Zoom Range | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 86 mm | 71 mm |
| Length | 183 mm | 84 mm |
| Weight | 1370 gr | 310 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM |
| Filter Type | Not possible to have Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | N/A | 55 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH850-01 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |