Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF Nikon-f

$28,999
200-500 mm
autofocus 2.5x zoom lens
f/2.8
fixed aperture

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 1 users at B&H Photo Video

"This lens was incredible! From the rooftop and the bedroom of my penthouse suit, I was able to capture the true beauty of the people on the beach"

"This lens is a little heavy as im use to using my 50mm 1.4 prime."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
10.3 - 4.1°
200-500mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200 and Nikon D3200. However, this lens won't auto focus on cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200 and Nikon D3200 that are lacking focus motors.

horizontal angle of view
6.8 - 2.7°
305-762.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Fixed aperture
	The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Excellent telephoto lens
	500 mm

Cons

The Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Very expensive
	$28,999.00

	Quite long
	726 mm

	Quite large diameter
	236 mm

	Quite heavy
	15.7 kg

	Poor macro
	1:7.7 (0.1x)

	Poor wide angle lens
	200 mm

The Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX sports lenses

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	200 mm	below average
	Max focal length	500 mm	unique
	Zoom range	2.5x
	Magnification	1:7.7 (0.1x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon FX
	Length	726 mm	below average
	Diameter	236 mm	below average
	Filter size	72 mm
	Weight	15.7 kg	below average
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	10.3°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	4.1°	above average
	Wide vertical	6.9°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	2.7°	above average
	Wide diagonal	12.3°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	5°	above average
Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	6.8°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	2.7°	above average
	Wide vertical	4.5°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	1.8°	above average
	Wide diagonal	8.1°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	3.3°	above average

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Adrian

(1:24 AM, February 22, 2011)

To the first commenter - I find hanging half a sack of cement from my 50mm lens for my day-to-day shooting prepares me well for using this slightly bigger lens, and it has the added benefit of my giant guns being waved at from the beach below.

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Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF Nikon-f

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

Cons

The Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX sports lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF Nikon-f lens?

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