Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM goes wider (17mm vs 70mm).
- Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II reaches further (200mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II | 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 17-70mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2013 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 16 | n/a |
| Af motor | SSM | n/a |
| Elements | 19 | n/a |
| Weight g | 1300 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Length mm | 196.6 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.2 | n/a |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | n/a |
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
Sony's second 70-200mm f/2.8 G SSM for A-mount, with a dust and moisture resistant build and a ring-type SSM motor. It weighs about 1,300 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- SSM autofocus
- Dust and moisture resistant
- Wide focus-ring control with SSM manual override
Cons
- Weighs about 1,300 g
- No in-lens stabilization
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
A 17-70mm f/2.8-4 APS-C macro zoom lens, the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is designed for Sony A mount bodies, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.