Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II vs Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E Mount)

Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II vs Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E Mount)

When comparing Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E Mount) and Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II which weighs 1045 g, compared to the loser Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E Mount) which weighs 1200 g.

Winner: Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

Both lenses have the same minimum focusing distance and therefore one is not better than the other when it comes to how close the lens can focus.

Winner: Tied

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II and Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art (Sony E Mount):

	Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II	Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - (Sony E Mount)
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sony	Sigma
Weight	1045 g	1200 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	70 - 200 mm	40 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	1.4
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	40 cm	40 cm
Type	Zoom	Prime
Filter Thread	77	82
Stabilization	Yes	No
Parfocal	Yes	Missing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes
Stabilization Type	Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS)	Missing