Sigma S 500 mm f/4 DG OS HSM vs Nikon Nikkor MF 500 mm f/8 Reflex
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture Image Stabilization | Lightest |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Wildlife | Wildlife |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Aperture | f/4 | f/8 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | - |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 3.5 m | - |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 3310 g | 1000 g |
| Length | 144.8 mm | 142 mm |
| Diameter | 380.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 82 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2017 | 1968 |
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Comparing Sigma S 500 mm f/4 DG OS HSM (500 mm, f/4) and Nikon Nikkor MF 500 mm f/8 Reflex (500 mm, f/8).
Nikon Nikkor MF 500 mm f/8 Reflex is the lightest at 1000 g, Sigma S 500 mm f/4 DG OS HSM weighs 3310 g.
Sigma S 500 mm f/4 DG OS HSM offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Sigma S 500 mm f/4 DG OS HSM includes image stabilization.
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