Sigma
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM Pentax-k
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Sigma
150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM Pentax-k
Better wide angle 50 mm vs 150 mm
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 3x better wide angle
More zoom 3x vs 1x
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 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.2 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
Slightly cheaper $749.00 vs $1,099.00
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 The best price we've seen is $350 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM Pentax-k Learn more about
the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM Pentax-k

Reasons to consider the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:5.3 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 5.5x larger in your photo
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM Pentax-k:$749.00
150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f:$1,099.00
Weight Light weight Help
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM Pentax-k:0.8 kg
150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f:1.2 kg

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM Pentax-k
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM Pentax-k Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Pentax SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Sports lens

$1,397
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM Pentax-k
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Length Longer
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM Pentax-k
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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

Wildlife lens

$587
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM Pentax-k
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

Sports lens

$1,249
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Weight Heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM Pentax-k
Pentax SMC FA 77mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 77mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,047
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the SMC FA 77mm f/1.8 vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$899
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$739
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$489
Weight Lighter
Min focal length Better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Macro lens

$499
Min focal length Better wide angle
Weight Lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Magnification Much less magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

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