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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Image stabilization Sigma OS 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
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 II EX DC HSM
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.4 kg
Help
 Around 50% lighter
Slightly more magnification 1:5.3 (0.2x) vs 1:8 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 50% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $749.00 vs $1,249.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $500 cheaper (more than 40% less)
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

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
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 II EX DC HSM:$749.00
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 II EX DC HSM: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 II EX DC HSM:0.8 kg
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/22
Magnification Poor magnification Help
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f:1:8 (0.1x)
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM:1:5.3 (0.2x)

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
Length Is longer
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 II EX DC HSM
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 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 II EX DC HSM
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 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 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
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
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
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 II EX DC HSM
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 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
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 Has better macro
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
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
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

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

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
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
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Sports lens

$749
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

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