Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR IIvsSigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM
AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
55-200mm / F4-5.6
83-300mm equiv.
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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 DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 55-200mm in a single lens
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 DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II83mm long × 70.5mm diameter
- 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM202.9mm long × 94.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II | Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 55mm | 70mm | −15mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 200mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 1.1m | 1.2m | −0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | — | No data |
| Weight | 300g | — | No data |
| Length | 83mm | 202.9mm | −119.9mm |
| Diameter | 70.5mm | 94.2mm | −23.7mm |
| Filter size | 52mm | 82mm | −30mm |
| Released | 2015 | 2019 | −4year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II 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 DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
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70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM
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