Comparison of Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor and Sigma 50-200mm ƒ/4-5.6 DC OS HSM

Attribute	Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor ×	Sigma 50-200mm ƒ/4-5.6 DC OS HSM ×
Closest Focus (m)	1.4	1.1
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.28	0.22
Length (mm)	123	101.9
Front Element Rotation	-	-
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	5.30 - 28.80	7.10 - 27.90
Focus Details	AF-S with Silent Wave Motor (SWM); M/A focus mode switch	Internal; HSM with full-time manual override
Focal Length (mm)	55.00 - 300.00	50.00 - 200.00
Aperture (f)	4.50 - 29.00	4.00 - 22.00
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Image Circle	APS-C	APS-C
Name	Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor	Sigma 50-200mm ƒ/4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Weight (g)	580	420
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Filter Size (mm)	58	55
APS Equivalent	82.5 - 450mm	1.5x: 75-300mm; 1.6x: 80-320mm
Notes	VR II Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops) with Tripod Detection Mode; Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)	Available AF Mounts: Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax. Included Accessories: Case, Lens Hood. Optical Stabilization.
Diaphragm Blades	9	8
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Lens Construction	17 elements in 11 groups, including 1 High Refractive Index (HRI) and 2 ED elements	14 elements in 10 groups, including 1 SLD element
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Diameter (mm)	76.5	74.4