Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM vs Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM and Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG.

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Product
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Name Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Release Year 2005 2008
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
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 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
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 100 cm 200 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Maximum Aperture F4-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 50 mm
F6,3 at 500 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Construction 20 elements  /  16 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Focal Length 50-500 mm 200-500 mm
Zoom Range 450 mm 300 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 95 mm 236 mm
Length 218 mm 726 mm
Weight 1840 gr 15700 gr
Other
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 86 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included Included (Solid Construction)
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A