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