Comparison of Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR AF-S Nikkor and Sigma APO 50-500mm ƒ/4-6.3 EX DG HSM

Attribute	Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR AF-S Nikkor ×	Sigma APO 50-500mm ƒ/4-6.3 EX DG HSM ×
Notes	VR Image Stabilization (up to 4.5 stops correction); Included Accessories: Front and rear lens caps, bayonet hood, semi-soft lens case	Available AF Mounts: [HSM version]: Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Four-Thirds; [w/o HSM]: Minolta, Pentax
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.22	0.19
Filter Size (mm)	95	86
Length (mm)	267.5	218.5
Closest Focus (m)	2.2	1
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	6.20 - 12.30	5.00 - 46.80
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
Focal Length (mm)	200.00 - 500.00	50.00 - 500.00
APS Equivalent	300 - 750mm	1.5x: 75 - 750mm; 1.6x: 80 - 800mm
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Name	Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR AF-S Nikkor	Sigma APO 50-500mm ƒ/4-6.3 EX DG HSM
Weight (g)	2300	1840
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Aperture (f)	5.60 - 32.00	4.00 - 22.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Lens Construction	19 elements in 12 groups, including 3 ED elements; Super Integrated Coating	20 elements in 16 groups, including 4 SLD elements
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary with lock
Diameter (mm)	108	95