Sony
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
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Sigma
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Significantly better telephoto 400 mm vs 150 mm
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 More than 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 5.7x vs 3x
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 More than 90% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:3.7 (0.3x) vs 1:5.3 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 40% larger in your photo
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM Learn more about
the Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Shorter 135 mm vs 196 mm
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 More than 30% shorter
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.6 kg
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 2x lighter
Cheaper $749.00 vs $1,798.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,049 cheaper (2.4x less)
Slightly better wide angle 50 mm vs 70 mm
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 Around 30% better wide angle
Slightly smaller diameter 76 mm vs 94 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
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
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:Sony SSM
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM:Sigma HSM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:70 mm
50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM:50 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO 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

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

Sports lens

$1,249
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Weight Is heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Wildlife lens

$998
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM 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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
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
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
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Length Is longer
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$1,019
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Sony-alpha

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

Wildlife lens

$1,509
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Sony-alpha vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Sony-alpha vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

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

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$1,699
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Sony SAL 500mm f/4 G

Sony SAL 500mm f/4 G

Wildlife lens

$13,000
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Much more expensive
Min focal length Much worse wide angle
Compare the SAL 500mm f/4 G vs the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
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
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$459
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

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