Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG vs Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG and Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS.

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Product
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Name Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Release Year 2008 2008
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1470 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 200 cm 220 cm
Maximum Magnification 5,2
Aperture
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F5 at 150 mm
F6,3 at 500 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 21 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Focal Length 200-500 mm 150-500 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm 350 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 236 mm 94 mm
Length 726 mm 252 mm
Weight 15700 gr 1910 gr
Other
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 86 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH927-01 737
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A