Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VRvsSigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
70-200mm / F2.8
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50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM
50-100mm / F1.8
75-150mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-200mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 95cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR202.5mm long × 88.5mm diameter
- 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM170.7mm long × 93.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR | Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 50mm | +20mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 100mm | +100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 1.1m | 95cm | +0.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 1.43kg | — | No data |
| Length | 202.5mm | 170.7mm | +31.8mm |
| Diameter | 88.5mm | 93.5mm | −5mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 82mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2016 | — |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR relative to 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
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50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM
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