Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR vs Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

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

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Sigma

150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

Verdict at a glance

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport is faster by 0.3 stops (f/5.0 vs f/5.6), letting in more light.
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport goes wider (150mm vs 200mm).
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport reaches further (600mm vs 500mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR	150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	200-500mm	150-600mm (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 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

A 150-600mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, from the Sigma Sports line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at sports and wildlife.

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