Sigma
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Shorter 135 mm vs 193 mm
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 More than 30% shorter
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.3 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
Slightly better wide angle 50 mm vs 80 mm
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 Around 40% better wide angle
Slightly more magnification 1:5.3 (0.2x) vs 1:7.1 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo
Slightly more zoom 3x vs 2.5x
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 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly cheaper $749.00 vs $999.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $250 cheaper (around 30% less)
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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 150 mm
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 More than 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM:$749.00
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:$999.00
Weight Light weight Help
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM:0.8 kg
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:1.3 kg
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM:50 mm
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:80 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)
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:1:7.1 (0.1x)

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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Sports lens

$1,249
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Weight Is heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Sports lens

$749
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Compare the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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
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
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Wildlife lens

$1,798
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

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

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Wildlife lens

$180
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Significantly shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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