The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 and the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR 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. Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR is the longer of the two lenses at 142mm. The Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 with a length of 118mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 and Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 and the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR Size and Weight 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. Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 weighs 540g, which means it is 185g (25%) lighter than the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR which has a weight of 725g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 has a focal range of 20-200mm and
10.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
30 - 300mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR has a focal range of 28-400mm and 14.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 600mm .
