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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens Compared to the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E AF-S FL VR Lens
| Specifications | Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens | Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E AF-S FL VR Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2018 | 2016 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 24/22 | 22/18 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 34.3° - 12.3° | 34°20' - 12°20' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 63.5 oz (1800g) | 50.5 oz (1430g) |
| Actual Weight | 63.7 oz (1805g) | 47.8 oz (1355g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 3.2 oz (90g) | 2.1 oz (60g) |
| Tripod Ring Weight | 2.5 oz (70g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 66.9 oz (1895g) | 52.4 oz (1485g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.71 x 7.99” (94.2 x 202.9mm) | 3.48 x 7.97” (88.5 x 202.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 5.28 x 8.31” (134 x 211.2mm) | 3.71 x 8.3” (94.3 x 210.8mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 4.7” (120.4mm) | 4.6” (116.5mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 8.31” (211.2mm) | 8.3” (210.8mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.35 x 3.34” (110.4 x 84.9mm) | 4.17 x 2.76” (106 x 70mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 11.23 - 11.23” (285.3 - 285.3mm) | 10.73 - 10.73” (272.6 - 272.6mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.09” / 2.07” (27.6mm / 52.5mm) | 1.46” / 1.72” (37mm / 43.8mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | HSM | SWM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 144° | 153° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / 9.8' (3m) - ∞ Full |
Y / Full 16.40' (5m) - ∞ |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 47.24” (1200mm) | 43.31” (1100mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 43.43” / 44.57” (1103mm / 1132mm) | 37.76” / 38.35” (959mm / 974mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.21x | 0.21x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 60° | 86° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | Y / N | Y / Y |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / LH914-01 Buy ► | Y / HB-78 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / Y |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 4 / | Y / 4 / |
| Extender Compatible? | Y | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / | Y / CL-M2 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 8.72' 100mm = 12.2' 135mm = 15.88' 200mm = 22.46' 280mm = 30.98' 400mm = 43.25' |
70mm = 8.39' 85mm = 9.94' 105mm = 12.27' 135mm = 15.66' 200mm = 22.50' 280mm = 30.72' 340mm = 37.77' 400mm = 43.17' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 2658mm 100mm = 3720mm 135mm = 4840mm 200mm = 6847mm 280mm = 9443mm 400mm = 13185mm |
70mm = 2558mm 85mm = 3029mm 105mm = 3740mm 135mm = 4775mm 200mm = 6859mm 280mm = 9363mm 340mm = 11512mm 400mm = 13158mm |
| Review | Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens | Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E AF-S FL VR Lens |
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