Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 150 mm
Help
 More than 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
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 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Slightly better wide angle 50 mm vs 70 mm
Help
 Around 30% better wide angle
Slightly cheaper $999.00 vs $1,249.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $250 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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
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 sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f:$1,249.00
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f:$999.00
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f:70 mm
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f:50 mm
Weight Light weight Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f:1.4 kg
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f:1.3 kg

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

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 better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly 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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO 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 Has better macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have 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
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC 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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better 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 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 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC 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 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO

Sports lens

$1,099
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC 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 significantly shorter telephoto lens
Magnification Has better macro
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 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Macro lens

$729
Magnification Much more magnification
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro EX DG HSM Nikon-f 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 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$799
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM

Sports lens

$799
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

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

Sports lens

$749
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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