Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM vs 200-500mm f/2.8 APO

Both are Nikon F telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Sigma

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

f/5HSM

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Sigma

200-500mm f/2.8 APO

f/2.8

Full specs

Pick the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM if

You want a wider view: 150mm vs 200mm at the wide end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the 200-500mm f/2.8 APO does not
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 2.2 m vs 5 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.19× vs 0.13× maximum magnification

Pick the 200-500mm f/2.8 APO if

You need 1⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/5)

Spec differences

8 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM and the Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO
	150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM	200-500mm f/2.8 APO
Focal length	150-500mm	200-500mm
Max aperture	f/5	f/2.8 1⅔ stops faster
Filter thread	86 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	2.2 m closer	5 m
Max magnification	0.19× larger	0.13×
Optical design	21 elements / 15 groups	17 elements / 13 groups
Autofocus motor	HSM	not listed
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No

5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, aperture blades. Show all

Brand: Sigma both
Mount: Nikon F both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Aperture blades: 9 both

Our notes

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

The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 150-500mm at f/5-6.3 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer, Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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