Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS SportsvsSony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
70-200mm / F2.8
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FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
70-300mm / F4.5-5.6
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Which to choose
When the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports suits you better
- Brightness1.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 65cm
When the FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS suits you better
- Weight491g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-300mm in a single lens
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
- 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports205mm long × 90.6mm diameter
- FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS143.5mm long × 84mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports | Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 300mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4.5 | 1.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F5.6 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 65cm | 90cm | −0.25m |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | 0.31× | −0.10x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 1.35kg | 854g | +491g |
| Length | 205mm | 143.5mm | +61.5mm |
| Diameter | 90.6mm | 84mm | +6.6mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 72mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2016 | +7year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports relative to FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
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FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
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