Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS vs Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS and Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Name | Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS | 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Release Year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 599 USD | 2399 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
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 | 150 cm | 140 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Construction | 16 elements / 11 groups | 21 elements / 18 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 70-200 mm |
| Zoom Range | 230 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 76 mm | 87 mm |
| Length | 126 mm | 209 mm |
| Weight | 610 gr | 1540 gr |
Other |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH680-02 572 | HB-48 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |