Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS

Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS

Sigma
70 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm

Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm

Viltrox
87 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS

85 out of 100 high confidence 118 reviews

Reviewers consistently praise the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens for its stellar image sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality, often calling it a fantastic value compared to pricier OEM alternatives. Many users highlight the internal zoom and solid magnesium construction as standout features. The most common and significant drawback is the lens's heavy weight, which can cause fatigue during extended handheld use. A few users also note a tight zoom ring initially and incompatibility with some filter systems.

Pros
  • Exceptional image sharpness
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Excellent build quality
  • Great value for the money
  • Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
  • Heavy weight
  • Non-removable tripod collar
  • Tight zoom ring initially
  • No front filter threads
  • Limited button customization
👍 Image quality 38
👍 Autofocus performance 32
👍 Build quality 28
👍 Value for money 24
👎 Weight 26
👍 Stabilization 12

Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm

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Scores

Street
Sigma
53
Viltrox
91
Macro
Sigma
75
Viltrox
90
Portrait
Sigma
52
Viltrox
85
Budget
Sigma
70
Viltrox
78
Video Cinema
Sigma
72
Viltrox
77
Landscape
Sigma
76
Viltrox
68
Professional
Sigma
67
Viltrox
72
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
65
Viltrox
67
Travel
Sigma
62
Viltrox
65

Specifications

Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OSViltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Optics
Typezoomwide-angle
Focal Length Min70 mm20 mm
Focal Length Max200 mm20 mm
Elements2010
Groups158
Aspherical Elements3★2
ED Elements10★2
CoatingSuper Multi-Layer Coatingmulti-layer nano-MC coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/2.8
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓★—
Diaphragm Blades11★7
Build
MountSony ESony E
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight1.34 kg0.16 kg★
Filter Thread77 mm52 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeHSMSTM★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops7.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance650 mm20 mm★
Max Magnification1:5.2★0.17X

Pros & Cons

Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS

  • Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong versatility (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)

Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm

  • Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm

Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.

Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Better at:

Landscape

Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports