Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VRvsSigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR
70-200mm / F4
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70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM
70-200mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 1m
When the 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
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/4G ED VR178.5mm long × 78mm diameter
- 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM202.9mm long × 94.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR | Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 200mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 1m | 1.2m | −0.20m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | — | No data |
| Weight | 850g | — | No data |
| Length | 178.5mm | 202.9mm | −24.4mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 94.2mm | −16.2mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 82mm | −15mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2019 | −7year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR relative to 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR
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70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM
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