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Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical vs 200-500mm f/2.8 APO

Both are Sigma SA telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical if

  • You want a wider view: 170mm vs 200mm at the wide end
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 3 m vs 5 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.15× 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

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical and the Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO
170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical 200-500mm f/2.8 APO
Format
not listed
Full frame
Focal length
170-500mm
200-500mm
Max aperture
f/5
f/2.8 1⅔ stops faster
Weight
not listed
15700 g
Length
not listed
726 mm
Diameter
not listed
236.5 mm
Filter thread
86 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
3 m closer
5 m
Max magnification
0.15× larger
0.13×
Optical design
13 elements / 11 groups
17 elements / 13 groups
5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Sigma both
Mount
Sigma SA both
Type
Telephoto Zoom both
Aperture blades
9 both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical

Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical: a telephoto zoom lens with a 170-500mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5-6.3, made for Sigma SA mount cameras, with apochromatic correction and aspherical elements. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes

Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO

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15270 g lighter vs ⅔ stop faster

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

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Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM vs 200-500mm f/2.8 APO

15210 g lighter vs ⅔ stop faster

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