Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR vs Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG Detailed Comparison

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR vs Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG

Lens to replace

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Standard Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

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Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG

Telephoto Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR over Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG

Reasons to choose Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR

Max Aperture - Wide	2.8 vs 5.6	faster lens at wide
Filter Thread	72 mm vs 95 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper

Nikon 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR vs Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR	Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$1,256.95	$25,999.00
Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	200-500mm	200-500mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	No
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	No Zoom
Power Zoom	-	Yes
Zoom Lock	Yes	-
Zoom Ratio	2.5X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F5.6	F2.8
Min Aperture	F32.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	19	17
Optical Groups	12	13
Special Elements	3 ED elements	1 SLD glass element 3 ELD glass elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	2.2m	5m
Max Magnification	0.22X	0.13X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Unknown
DoF Scale	No	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter	Yes	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	2300g	15700g
Diameter	108mm	237mm
Length	268mm	726mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	Unknown
Filter Thread	95mm	72mm
Filter Notes	-	Rear holder for 72mm filters
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	Yes	Yes
Optional Accessories	-	Matched 2x teleconverter
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