Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs Nikon VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Has a silent focus motor

Sigma HSM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Better telephoto

500 mm

400 mm

Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion

Slightly cheaper

$1,019.00

$1,499.00

The best price we've seen is $480 cheaper (more than 30% less)

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the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Significantly narrower aperture

f/32

f/22

At its narrowest, the VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED goes 1.1 f-stops narrower

Better image stabilization

Nikon VR

Sigma OS

Less risk of blur

Shorter

170 mm

252 mm

More than 30% shorter

Better wide angle

80 mm

150 mm

Around 50% better wide angle

More zoom

3.3x

Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Wider aperture

f/4.5

f/5

At its widest, the VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops

Lighter

1.3 kg

1.9 kg

More than 30% lighter

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the Nikon VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Excellent telephoto

150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:	500 mm
VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED:	400 mm

Good image stabilization

150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:	Sigma OS
VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED:	Nikon VR

Very narrow widest aperture size

150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:	f/5
VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED:	f/4.5

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Quite long

150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:	252 mm
VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED:	170 mm

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths	Common Weaknesses
LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.	LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397

Has a wider aperture

Has better image stabilization

Is slightly more expensive

Has a significantly longer telephoto lens

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,509

Has much large zoom range

Is longer

Is heavier

Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949

Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Doesn't have image stabilization

Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397

Is shorter

Is lighter

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO

Wildlife lens

$1,509

Much more zoom

Better wide angle

Slightly more expensive

Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

Wildlife lens

$120

Significantly shorter

Significantly narrower aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

No image stabilization

Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED.

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Sigma
150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED