Sigma
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly better wide angle 50 mm vs 180 mm
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 3.6x better wide angle
More zoom 3x vs 1x
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 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:5.3 (0.2x) vs 1:6.6 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
Slightly shorter 135 mm vs 145 mm
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 Around 10% shorter
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

Reasons to consider the Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
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
Slightly better telephoto 180 mm vs 150 mm
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 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

similarities

Compared to 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.

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
0.8 kg
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
$749.00
Length Short Help
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM:135 mm
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF:145 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/22
Magnification Poor magnification Help
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM:1:5.3 (0.2x)
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF:1:6.6 (0.2x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Length Is longer
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Length Is longer
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable 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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has way more large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM 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
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sports lens

$999
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$459
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Sports lens

$2,499
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the 150mm f/2 ED vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
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
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Sports lens

$741
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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