Sigma
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Shorter 135 mm vs 206 mm
Help
 More than 30% shorter
Cheaper $749.00 vs $2,396.95
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,648 cheaper (3.2x less)
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.5 kg
Help
 Around 50% lighter
Slightly more magnification 1:5.3 (0.2x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 60% larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 50 mm vs 70 mm
Help
 Around 30% better wide angle
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-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Image stabilization Nikon VR II vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 150 mm
Help
 More than 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM:Sigma HSM
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:Nikon AF-S
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM:50 mm
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:70 mm
Weight Light weight Help
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM:0.8 kg
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:1.5 kg
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-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:1:8.3 (0.1x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$999
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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 AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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
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-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Pentax SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM

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

Sports lens

$1,397
Compare the SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Compare the SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM 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

$1,998
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-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Sports lens

$1,899
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

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

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Zoom range Much more zoom
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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