Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
Sigma
56 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR 600mm
Nikon
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR 600mm
92 out of 100 high confidence 82 reviews
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens is overwhelmingly praised by users for its excellent image quality, sharpness, and fast autofocus, especially for wildlife and bird photography. Many reviewers highlight the convenience of the internal zoom mechanism and the great value for the price. While the lens is noted to be somewhat heavy, most find it manageable for handheld use, and the weight is often considered a worthwhile trade-off for the reach and performance. A few users mention the extensive use of plastic in construction and the lack of a dedicated case as minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent image quality and sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Great value for the price
- Convenient internal zoom mechanism
- Good for wildlife and bird photography
Cons
- Heavy for some users
- Extensive use of plastic in construction
- No dedicated case included
- Battery drain on some camera bodies
- Not as sharp as top-tier primes
Image quality 40
Autofocus performance 30
Value for money 25
Internal zoom 18
Weight 20
Build quality 10
Scores
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Street
Travel
Macro
Specifications
| Sigma Sports 185956 500mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR 600mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 500 mm | 180 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 600 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 25 |
| Groups | 11 | 17 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 6★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Fluorine Coat |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 | 5.6-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sigma SA | Nikon Z |
| Format | Full-Frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 3.17 kg | 1.95 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 3.50 m | 1.30 m★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | 0.25x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average build (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR 600mm
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (27th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR 600mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.