Comparison of Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED AF-S VR Nikkor and Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO

Attribute	Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED AF-S VR Nikkor ×	Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO ×
Notes	Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops correction); Included Accessories: Lens Hood, Case, Tripod Collar	Optically Stabilized; Available AF Mounts: Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sigma, Sony
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.18	0.19
Filter Size (mm)	95	86
Length (mm)	237	252
Closest Focus (m)	3	2.2
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	5.00	-
Focus Details	Internal with Silent Wave Motor; A/M-M/A-M switch; Focus Limiter switch; Memory Recall switch	Internal, with HSM
Focal Length (mm)	500.00	150.00 - 500.00
APS Equivalent	750mm	1.5x: 225 - 750mm; 1.6x: 240 - 800mm
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Name	Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED AF-S VR Nikkor	Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO
Weight (g)	1460	1910
Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Zoom
Aperture (f)	5.60 - 32.00	5.00 - 22.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Lens Construction	19 elements in 11 groups, including 1 PF (Phase Fresnel) element and 3 ED glass elements	21 elements in 15 groups, including 3 SLD elements
Zoom System	n/a	Rotary
Diameter (mm)	106	94.7