Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM 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 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Much wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/5
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 At its widest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f captures much more light, 1.7 f-stops
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Better wide angle 70 mm vs 150 mm
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 2.1x better wide angle
Lighter 1.4 kg vs 1.9 kg
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 More than 20% lighter
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Much better telephoto 500 mm vs 200 mm
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 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:5.2 (0.2x) vs 1:8 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 50% larger in your photo
Slightly more zoom 3.3x vs 2.9x
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 Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
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
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Sigma OS
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to telephoto 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
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 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM 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
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Weight Is lighter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 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

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

Wildlife lens

$1,509
Magnification Has better macro
Zoom range Has way more large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM 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
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

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

Wildlife lens

$1,798
Length Is shorter
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM 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
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$449
Weight Is lighter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f 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 Better image stabilization
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$999
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 150-500mm f/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
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Wildlife lens

$1,134
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF 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 Significantly narrower aperture
Length Significantly 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 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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