Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR vs Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

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Nikon

AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR

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Sigma

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

Verdict at a glance

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM is faster by 0.3 stops (f/5.0 vs f/5.6), letting in more light.
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM goes wider (150mm vs 200mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E 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	200-500mm	150-500mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/5.6	f/5.0 (faster)
Released	2015	n/a
Blades	9	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	12	n/a
Af motor	SWM	n/a
Elements	19	n/a
Weight g	2300.0	n/a
Filter mm	95	n/a
Length mm	256.5	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	108.0	n/a
Min focus m	2.2	n/a
Max magnification	0.22	n/a

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR

A large telephoto zoom for Nikon F-mount DSLRs with a constant f/5.6 aperture and vibration reduction, popular for wildlife.

Pros

Constant f/5.6
500mm reach
Vibration reduction
Electromagnetic diaphragm

Cons

Large and heavy (2.3 kg)
95mm filter thread

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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