Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM vs Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM and Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Name | Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM | Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Release Year | 2009 | 2008 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 380 USD | 1200 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Telephoto Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Mount | Canon EF-SNikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
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 | 110 cm | 100 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | No |
Aperture |
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Maximum Aperture |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 50 mm F5,6 at 200 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Construction | 14 elements / 10 groups | 18 elements / 15 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Focal Length | 50-200 mm | 70-200 mm |
Zoom Range | 150 mm | 130 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
OS |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Length | 101 mm | 183 mm |
Weight | 420 gr | 1370 gr |
Other |
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Not possible to have Filter |
Filter Diameter | 55 mm | N/A |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH674-01 686 | LH850-01 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |