Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon
81 Overall Score
vs
Sigma APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 150mm f/2.8 AF APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 150mm
Sigma
57 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Macro
Video Cinema
Professional
Street
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR | Sigma APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 150mm f/2.8 AF APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 180 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 25 | — |
| Groups | 17 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coat | Super Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 5.6-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 1.15 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.30 m | 381 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x | 1:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Sigma APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 150mm f/2.8 AF APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 150mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.