Comparison of Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR AF-S Nikkor and Sigma APO 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG Macro HSM

Attribute	Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR AF-S Nikkor ×	Sigma APO 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG Macro HSM ×
Notes	Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops); Weather sealed; Included Accessories: Hood, Case, Tripod Collar	Available AF Mounts: Canon, Nikon, Four-Thirds, Pentax, Sigma, Sony; Included Accessories: Case, Petal-type Hood (LH850-01), Tripod Collar (TS-21).
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.21	0.29
Filter Size (mm)	77	77
Length (mm)	202.5	184.4
Closest Focus (m)	1.1	1
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	12.30 - 34.30	12.30 - 34.30
Focus Details	Internal focusing via Silent Wave Motor with seamless manual focus override; Focus mode and limit switches	Internal; HSM with full-time manual override
Focal Length (mm)	70.00 - 200.00	70.00 - 200.00
APS Equivalent	105 - 300mm	1.5x: 105 - 300mm; 1.6x: 112 - 320mm; 2.0x: 140 - 400mm
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Name	Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR AF-S Nikkor	Sigma APO 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG Macro HSM
Weight (g)	1430	1370
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Aperture (f)	2.80 - 22.00	2.80 - 22.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Lens Construction	22 elements in 18 groups, including 1 HRI (high refractive index), 1 FL (flourite) and 6 ED (extra low dispersion) elements	18 elements in 15 groups, including 3 ELD and 2 SLD elements
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary with lock; Internal
Diameter (mm)	88.5	86.5