The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport and the Nikon 500mm F4E FL ED 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 500mm F4E FL ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 387mm. The Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport with a length of 380mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport has a larger diameter of 145mm compared to the Nikon 500mm F4E FL ED VR's 140mm 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 500mm F4E FL ED VR weighs 3090g, 6% (220g) lighter than the Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport's weight of 3310g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Nikon 500mm F4E FL ED VR has a 40mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport:
And these are the 40mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 500mm F4E FL ED VR:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Nikon 500mm F4E FL ED VR has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport is also available in the Sigma SA and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
500mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.
