Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR vs Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR and Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro.

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Product
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Name Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
SKU 20085
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Release Year 2019 2006
Release Date 2019-10-10
MSRP N/A 670 USD
Last known price 377 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Mount Nikon Z Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
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 EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Motor Type Stepper Motor N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 50 mm
F6,3 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED element, Super Integrated Coating No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Focal Length 50-250 mm 70 mm
Zoom Range 200 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 76 mm
Length 110 mm 95 mm
Weight 405 gr 525 gr
Other
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Sigma EX 70mm F2.8 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-90A LH620-01 270
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A