Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II vs Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II and Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Name Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Release Year 2010 2005
Release Date
MSRP 1299 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
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 45 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification 4,2
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Maximum Aperture F4 F4-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 50 mm
F6,3 at 500 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 20 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Focal Length 24-120 mm 50-500 mm
Zoom Range 96 mm 450 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 95 mm
Length 103 mm 218 mm
Weight 710 gr 1840 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 86 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-53 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A