Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
Sigma
52 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
83 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Budget
Professional
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Sigma Sports 185956 500mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 500 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 140 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | 22-40★ |
| Min Aperture | f/32 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sigma SA | Nikon Z |
| Format | Full-Frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 3.17 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 3.50 m | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67 | 1:3 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Sports 185956 500mm
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (79th percentile)
- Strong aperture (67th percentile)
- Strong optical (66th percentile)
- Below average build (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.