Nikon NIKKOR 20082 500mm
Nikon
43 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 20082 500mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 500 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 5★ |
| Coating | Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings, Fluorine coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/5.6 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.45 kg | 0.61 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 3.00 m | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.55 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 20082 500mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 20082 500mm0.016score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.141score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS offers 8.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
