Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS SportsvsSony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
200mm F2 DG OS Sports
200mm / F2
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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 200mm F2 DG OS Sports suits you better
- Brightness2.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS suits you better
- Weight946g 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
- 200mm F2 DG OS Sports203mm long × 118.9mm diameter
- FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS143.5mm long × 84mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS Sports | Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 200mm | 70mm | +130mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 300mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2 | F4.5 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2 | F5.6 | 3.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | — | 90cm | No data |
| Max magnification | — | 0.31× | No data |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | 1.80kg | 854g | +946g |
| Length | 203mm | 143.5mm | +59.5mm |
| Diameter | 118.9mm | 84mm | +34.9mm |
| Filter size | 105mm | 72mm | +33mm |
| Released | 2025 | 2016 | +9year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 200mm F2 DG 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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200mm F2 DG OS Sports
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FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
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