Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR vs Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Nikon

AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR

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Sigma

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

Verdict at a glance

Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.5 vs f/5.0), letting in more light.
Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR goes wider (70mm vs 150mm).
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM reaches further (500mm vs 300mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR	150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	70-300mm (wider)	150-500mm
Max aperture	f/4.5 (faster)	f/5.0
Released	2017	n/a
Blades	9	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	14	n/a
Af motor	Stepping motor	n/a
Elements	18	n/a
Weight g	680.0	n/a
Filter mm	67	n/a
Length mm	146.0	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	80.5	n/a
Min focus m	1.2	n/a
Max magnification	0.25	n/a

Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR

A full-frame telephoto zoom from 2017 with a stepping motor, VR and ED glass. It is a lighter alternative to the 70-300G VR.

Pros

VR
Quiet AF
Full-frame coverage
Light for its range

Cons

Needs an AF-P compatible body
Soft at 300mm
Slow aperture

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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