Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VRvsSigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
70-200mm / F2.8
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70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM
70-200mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
There is no large gap in the headline specifications. The choice comes down to rendering, handling and how prices move. Look at sample photos from both.
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR202.5mm long × 88.5mm diameter
- 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM202.9mm long × 94.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR | Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 200mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 1.1m | 1.2m | −0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 1.43kg | — | No data |
| Length | 202.5mm | 202.9mm | −0.4mm |
| Diameter | 88.5mm | 94.2mm | −5.7mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 82mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2019 | −3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR relative to 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
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70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM
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