Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S vs Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S and Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM.

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Product
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Name Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Release Year 2023 2009
Release Date 2023-10-05
MSRP N/A 380 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Mount Sony EL Mount Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
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 N/A 110 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 50 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Construction 20 elements  /  15 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 6 FLD, 2 SLD, 3 aspherical No information
Focal Length
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal Length 70-200 mm 50-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 150 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 91 mm 74 mm
Length 205 mm 101 mm
Weight 1345 gr 420 gr
Other
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH674-01 686
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other S = Sports