Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G vs Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G and Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG .

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Product
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Name Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Manufacturer Sony Sigma
SKU SAL70200G
Release Date and Price
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Release Year 2006 2004
Release Date 2006-06-05
MSRP 1799 USD 429 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Mount Sony A Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 120 cm 33 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Construction 19 elements  /  16 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Focal Length 70-200 mm 28-70 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 42 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 87 mm 74 mm
Length 197 mm 87 mm
Weight 1500 gr 510 gr
Other
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
Sigma EX 28-70mm F2.8 DG
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU SH0010 N/A
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A