70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO vs 70-200 mm f/2.8 II EX APO DG Macro HSM
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70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO
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70-200 mm f/2.8 II EX APO DG Macro HSM
Here we are comparing the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO and the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 II EX APO DG Macro HSM. The Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO is a 70–200mm telephoto zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, released in 2008. The Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 II EX APO DG Macro HSM is a 70–200mm macro lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, released in 2007.
There is a 1 year difference between the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 II EX APO DG Macro HSM and the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO — the newer design may benefit from more recent optical engineering and coatings.
Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.
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| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | - | Macro |
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Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 70-200 mm | 70-200 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 1.8 m | 1 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 1270 g | 1385 g |
| Length | 184 mm | 189.8 mm |
| Diameter | 86.2 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2008 | 2007 |
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Comparing Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO (70-200 mm, f/2.8) and Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 II EX APO DG Macro HSM (70-200 mm, f/2.8).
Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO is the lightest at 1270 g, Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 II EX APO DG Macro HSM weighs 1385 g.
Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 II EX APO DG Macro HSM can focus closest at 1 m minimum focus distance.
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