Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR vs Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR and Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
Name Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU 20058
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
Release Year 2015 2005
Release Date 2015-08-04
MSRP 1399 USD 629 USD
Last known price 1056 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
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 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 220 cm 300 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
Maximum Aperture F5,6 F5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F5 at 170 mm
F6,3 at 500 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
Construction 19 elements  /  12 groups 13 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 ED elements No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
Focal Length 200-500 mm 170-500 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm 330 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4.5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 108 mm 92 mm
Length 268 mm 232 mm
Weight 2300 gr 1345 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 95 mm 86 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-71 N/A
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories:
LC-95 95 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap
HB-71 Bayonet Hood
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
CL-1434 Semi-soft Case