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

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

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Product
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Name Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Release Year 2008 2008
Release Date
MSRP 1470 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
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 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
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 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
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 220 cm 200 cm
Maximum Magnification 5,2
Aperture
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Maximum Aperture F5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F5 at 150 mm
F6,3 at 500 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Construction 21 elements  /  15 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Focal Length 150-500 mm 200-500 mm
Zoom Range 350 mm 300 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 94 mm 236 mm
Length 252 mm 726 mm
Weight 1910 gr 15700 gr
Other
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
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 LH927-01 737 N/A
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A