Sigma
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Much more zoom 10x vs 2.9x
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 Around 3.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Much better telephoto 500 mm vs 200 mm
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 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
More magnification 1:3.1 (0.3x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 2.5x larger in your photo
Cheaper $1,509.00 vs $2,396.95
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 The best price we've seen is $888 cheaper (around 40% less)
Slightly better wide angle 50 mm vs 70 mm
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 Around 30% better wide angle
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Better image stabilization Nikon VR II vs Sigma OS
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 Less risk of blur
Significantly wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II captures slightly more light, 1.4 f-stops
Lighter 1.5 kg vs 2 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 87 mm vs 104 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Slightly shorter 206 mm vs 219 mm
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 Around 10% shorter
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
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:Nikon AF-S
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:Sigma OS
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:Nikon VR II
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:219 mm
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:206 mm
Weight Heavy Help
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:2 kg
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:1.5 kg

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:50 mm
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:70 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
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
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
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D 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
Length Is shorter
Weight Is lighter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
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
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
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Wildlife lens

$397
Length Is shorter
Weight Is lighter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

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

Wildlife lens

$150
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$949
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Weight Lighter
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$499
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

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

Wildlife lens

$1,998
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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
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 Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
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
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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

Sports lens

$2,499
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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