Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f4D ED-IF II Detailed Comparison

Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f4D ED-IF II

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Reasons to choose Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f4D ED-IF II

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f4D ED-IF II over Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport

Price	$1,339 vs $5,999	Cheaper by $4,660
Diaphragm Blades	9 vs	better Bokeh

Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport vs Nikon 500mm f4D ED-IF II Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport	Nikon 500mm f4D ED-IF II
Brand	Sigma	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$5,999.00	$1,339.00
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	500mm	500mm
Image Stabilization		No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4	F4.0
Min Aperture		F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	9
Optics
Optical Elements	unknown	11
Optical Groups	unknown	9
Special Elements	unknown	3 ED glass elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	unknown	5m
Max Magnification	unknown	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Unknown	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Yes	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	3310g	3800g
Diameter	Unknown	140mm
Length	Unknown	394mm
Materials	Unknown	Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Yes	Unknown
Filter Thread	Unknown	52mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	HK-28
Tripod Collar	Yes	Yes
Optional Accessories	-	-
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