Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f vs Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Significantly narrower aperture

f/32

f/22

At its narrowest, the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f goes 1.1 f-stops narrower

Shorter

136 mm

219 mm

Around 40% shorter

Lighter

1 kg

2 kg

Around 50% lighter

Cheaper

$499.00

$1,509.00

The best price we've seen is $1,010 cheaper (3x less)

Slightly smaller diameter

79 mm

104 mm

More than 20% smaller lens at the end

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the Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Has a silent focus motor

Sigma HSM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Image stabilization

Sigma OS

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Significantly more zoom

10x

2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better telephoto

500 mm

400 mm

Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion

More magnification

1:3.1 (0.3x)

1:5.4 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 70% larger in your photo

Slightly better wide angle

50 mm

80 mm

Around 40% better wide angle

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Excellent telephoto

AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f:	400 mm
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:	500 mm

Great zoom

AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f:	5x
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:	10x

	Very narrow widest aperture size
	f/4.5

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Good wide-angle

AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f:	80 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

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Has better image stabilization

Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$1,998

Is slightly more expensive

Is longer

Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$1,019

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Is longer

Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949

Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens

Is longer

Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$1,019

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Is longer

Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587

Has better image stabilization

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Is longer

Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$144

Significantly more magnification

Wider aperture

Significantly wider aperture

Worse telephoto

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$150

Significantly narrower aperture

Lighter

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Significantly less zoom

Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Sports lens

$1,249

Has a consant aperture

Significantly wider aperture

Much less zoom

Much worse telephoto

Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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Tokina
AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
vs
Sigma
50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f