Comparison of Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR AF-S Nikkor and Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO

Attribute	Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR AF-S Nikkor ×	Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO ×
Aperture (f)	5.60 - 32.00	4.50 - 22.00
Filter Size (mm)	95	95
Notes	VR Image Stabilization (up to 4.5 stops correction); Included Accessories: Front and rear lens caps, bayonet hood, semi-soft lens case	Image Stabilized. Available AF Mounts: Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sigma, Sony. Included Accessories: Case, Lens Hood LH1030-01, Step-down Ring, Shoulder S
Closest Focus (m)	2.2	1.8
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.22	0.32
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary with lock
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	300 - 750mm	1.5x: 75-750mm; 1.6x: 80-800mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	200.00 - 500.00	50.00 - 500.00
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Name	Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR AF-S Nikkor	Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO
Weight (g)	2300	1970
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	rounded
Lens Construction	19 elements in 12 groups, including 3 ED elements; Super Integrated Coating	22 elements in 16 groups, including 4 SLD elements
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	6.20 - 12.30	5.00 - 46.80
Length (mm)	267.5	219
Diameter (mm)	108	104.4
Focus Details	Internal focusing with AF-S (Silent Wave Motor); Focus Range Limiter; M/A, M Mode Switch	Internal; HSM with full-time manual override