Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM vs Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM and Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S.

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Product
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Name Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Release Year 2007 2023
Release Date 2023-10-05
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Mount Nikon F Sony EL Mount
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 110 cm N/A
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 20 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 6 FLD, 2 SLD, 3 aspherical
Focal Length
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Focal Length 55-200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 71 mm 91 mm
Length 84 mm 205 mm
Weight 310 gr 1345 gr
Other
Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other S = Sports