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differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Wider aperture f/4 vs f/4.5
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At its widest, the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Slightly lighter 1.6 kg vs 2 kg
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Around 20% lighter
Slightly shorter 196 mm vs 219 mm
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More than 10% shorter
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 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Significantly more zoom 10x vs 5.7x
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Around 80% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 500 mm vs 400 mm
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Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $1,509.00 vs $1,998.00
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The best price we've seen is $489 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Slightly more magnification 1:3.1 (0.3x) vs 1:3.7 (0.3x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 50 mm vs 70 mm
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Around 30% better wide angle
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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Excellent telephoto Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:400 mm
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:500 mm
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:Sony SSM
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
Zoom range Great zoom Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:5.7x
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:10x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:f/4
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:f/4.5
Length Quite long Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:196 mm
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:219 mm
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths
Weight Heavy Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:1.6 kg
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:2 kg

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM:70 mm
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:50 mm

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

competitors

Shared 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

$1,499

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
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
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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

Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Max focal length Has a significantly longer telephoto lens
Magnification Has worse macro
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II

Wildlife lens

$6,399

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$998

Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di USD Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di USD Sony-alpha

Wildlife lens

$449

Weight Lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

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

Sports lens

$749

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$150

Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Weight Lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
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

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