The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM and the Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 252mm. The Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G with a length of 117mm, is 135mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G's 74mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G weighs 425g, 76% (1355g) lighter than the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM's weight of 1780g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM has a filter size of 86mm whereas the Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 86mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM and the Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM has a focal range of 150-500mm and
3.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
225 - 750mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G has a focal range of 70-300mm and 4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 450mm.