Sigma
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
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Sigma
150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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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 3.3x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better wide angle 50 mm vs 150 mm
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 3x better wide angle
More magnification 1:3.1 (0.3x) vs 1:5.2 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 70% larger in your photo
Wider aperture f/4.5 vs f/5
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 At its widest, the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Shorter 219 mm vs 252 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
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 Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Slightly cheaper $1,019.00 vs $1,509.00
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 The best price we've seen is $490 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Excellent telephoto Help
500 mm
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Sigma OS
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:f/4.5
150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:f/5
Length Quite long Help
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:219 mm
150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:252 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Weight Heavy Help
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:2 kg
150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:1.9 kg
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife 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.

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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
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 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
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 Has a higher max f/stop
Weight Is lighter
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
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
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the 150-500mm f/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
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
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
Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the 150-500mm f/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 Has a higher max f/stop
Length Is shorter
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have 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
Compare the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

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

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Length Is shorter
Max focal length Has a significantly longer telephoto lens
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 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Length Is shorter
Max focal length Has a significantly longer telephoto lens
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 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$1,019
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Much less zoom
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Length Significantly shorter
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Much worse telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$5,799
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

discussion Which do you think is better?

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Chris (4:37 PM, May 20, 2011)
this comparison sucks. theres nothing here but spec data and a bunch of useless "comprables" that aren't even close to comparable - 200, 300, 400, youre actually comparing a 17-70 to a 500mm lens?  "Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products" why dont you trying PUTTING IT ON A CAMERA AND TAKING PICTURES WITH IT
 
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